Packaging - Machine Attendant

American Sugar Refining; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining is seeking a Packaging Machine Attendant to monitor and adjust high-speed packaging lines in Chalmette, Louisiana. You will start/stop machines, observe for irregularities, and coordinate with mechanics to maintain smooth production.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift and handle packaging materials. The position offers full-time hours and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience with high-speed packaging or related manufacturing work.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to detect faulty production and mechanical irregularities.

Responsibilities

• Starts and stops machines and observes for irregularities, assisting mechanics as needed.
• Reports difficulties beyond scope of work to foreman and mechanics.
• Operates heat seal packing equipment.
• Shuffles and fans containers prior to feeding the magazine rack.
• Cleans, oils moving parts, and replaces worn components.
• Ensures proper weight/volume by adjusting scales or controls.
• Keeps downtime records for machinery.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Fault detection

Dexterity

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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 Packaging Machine Attendant monitors the operation of various production lines to ensure continuous and efficient product packaging occurs.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Starts and stops machines and constantly observes for any irregularities, making necessary minor adjustments and changes; work with and assists mechanics as required
• Reports difficulties beyond scope of work and conditions affecting operation to foreman and mechanics
• Operates Heat Seal Packing Equipment
• Shuffles and fans containers prior to inserting into feed magazine rack as specified
• Brushes and scrapes sugar deposits and wax; removes, cleans, and replaces center guides
• Checks quality of production and observes flue on bags; fills sealer with glue
• Cleans machine and oils, moving parts as needed
• Changes heat seal rolls; cleans funnels, irons, etc.
• Opens and places empty bags over funnel of packer and fills in prescribed manner, using hand lever
• Operates material handling equipment
• Adjusts scales or volumetric controls to obtain proper weight or volume of sugar
• Observes for and removes improperly fed or non-desirable packages from line and discards into drum
• Supplies empty packages as directed
• Assists in withdrawing and replacing empty containers on conveyor to insure continuous movement of conveyor, without interruption to machine
• Keeps records of down time on machinery
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Must have at least 1 year experience working on high speed industrial packaging equipment or related manufacturing/industrial experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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

• Ability to detect faulty production and mechanical irregularities
• Good hand-finger dexterity
• 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

• $26.90

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, Louisiana

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.