Packaging - Loading Operator

ASR Group; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Packaging Loading Operator to load and unload packaging materials. The role requires operating a forklift, moving pallets, and ensuring safe, efficient material flow within the packaging area.

Applicants should have at least one year of forklift experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays. The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, and timely material handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience driving a forklift.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maneuver in confined area.
• Ability to coordinate hand and foot controls.
• To operate equipment properly, to prevent property damage, and minimum hazard to self and fellow workers.
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates fork-lift in a safe, efficient manner.
• Unloads and loads empty package materials from trucks and railroad cars.
• Supplies packaging house with specified orders.
• Hauls empty pallets and drums from packing house to specified area for shipment.
• Obtains equipment from designated location before work and returns equipment when work is complete.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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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 Packaging Loading Operator unloads and loads empty package materials.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates fork-lift in a safe, efficient manner.
• Unloads and loads empty package materials from trucks and railroad care.
• Supplies packaging house with specified orders.
• Hauls empty pallets and drums from packing house to specified area for shipment.
• Obtains equipment from designated location before work and returns equipment when work is complete.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements involved in the job.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of one year experience driving a forklift

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maneuver in confined area.
• Ability to coordinate hand and foot controls.
• To operate equipment properly, to prevent property damage, and minimum hazard to self and fellow workers.
• 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 Rate $ 28.49
• Paid vacation and sick time after 90 day probation period.

LOCATION OF ROLE

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.