Packaging Loading Operator — Forklift Pro, Flexible Shifts

American Sugar Refining; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation after 90 day probation

Job summary

American Sugar Refining is seeking a Packaging Loading Operator in Chalmette, LA. The role unloads and loads packaging materials, operates a forklift, and ensures safe handling of pallets, drums, and equipment.

The position requires reliability on weekends and overtime as needed, with a starting hourly rate of 28.49 USD and paid vacation after 90 days. Equal opportunity employer; qualified candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience driving a forklift.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability 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.
• Describes principal function of the job.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Sugar Refining is seeking a Packaging Loading Operator in Chalmette, LA. The role unloads and loads packaging materials, operates a forklift, and ensures safe handling of pallets, drums, and equipment.

The position requires reliability on weekends and overtime as needed, with a starting hourly rate of 28.49 USD and paid vacation after 90 days. Equal opportunity employer; qualified candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.