Bulk Sugar Operator

American Sugar Refining; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation after 90 days

Job summary

ASR Group in Louisiana seeks a Bulk Sugar Operator to manage loading and shipping of product by rail car, ensuring correct grade and quality guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in a bulk loading role, a high school diploma, and ability to operate forklifts and loading equipment. Starting hourly rate is $30.88, with paid sick time and vacation after probation.

Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, and a commitment to safety and sanitation completes the profile.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of bulk loading equipment.
• Ability to recognize different grades of sugar.
• Flexible to work various shifts, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Observes sugar quality to meet guidelines.
• Prepares cars for loading and shipment.
• Operates and cleans bulk loading equipment.
• Moves correct grade sugar to locations.
• Operates scale, conveyors and elevators with controls.
• Performs safety and sanitation duties.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Sugar grade recognition

Physical strength

Conveyor equipment knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conveyor systems

Elevators

Weight scales

Forklift operation

Job description

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Bulk Sugar Operator is responsible for the loading and shipping of product by rail car.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes condition of sugar to ensure quality guidelines are followed
• Prepares cars for loading and shipment
• Operates and cleans bulk loading equipment
• Ensures movement of correct grade sugar to proper locations
• Operates bulk loading scale, feeder screws, screw conveyors, elevators, etc., using electric control board and/or push buttons.
• Retrieves and labels periodic samples for lab analysis
• Inspects empty hopper cars, magnets, screens, scales, conveyors, elevators, etc. for cleanliness, damage, etc., and to ensure proper operating function.
• Checks weight scale balance according to manufacturer's specifications; adjusts scales, screens, etc. when necessary for proper operation.
• Cleans work area, hopper care, and equipment such as conveyors, panel boards, scales, screens, magnets, etc, using solutions, equipment, hand tools, etc.
• Operates lift truck to transport waste materials as required.
• Operates Track mobile within refinery premises to switch rail cars as directed.
• May assist in spotting, switching, coupling, and uncoupling railroad cars using necessary tools.
• May perform similar additional duties as prescribed by foreman.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience working in a bulk loading department in a manufacturing setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Must have the ability to recognize different grades of sugar
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, and climb as needed
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of conveyor, elevator, vibrating screen, weight scale, etc. equipment.
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

HOURLY RATE:

Starting Hourly Rate: $30.88

Paidsick time and vacation after 90 day probationary period.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.