Utility - 1st Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Quarterly bonus program (up to 7% of Q

Annual merit increases

24/5 operation with multiple shift opt

Training and career growth

Overtime availability

Competitive benefits (Health, Dental,

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a production worker to pack and palletize sugar, lifting up to 50 lbs, on multiple shifts including weekends. The role emphasizes food safety and quality.

Starting wage is 19.00 per hour, with second and third shift differentials of 1.00 and 1.50 per hour. Benefits include vacation, sick time, bonus program, and health plans. Training and career growth are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs).
• Check individual packages for quality issues (back seal, end seals, production date code).
• Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line.
• Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
• Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learn basic operations to stop/start machine).
• Label boxes as necessary.
• Must know the difference between edible and non-edible product.
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or unsafe issues.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report risks or evidence of unsafe or out-of-spec product, equipment, packaging or raw materials.
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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

This position is responsible for packing and hand palletizing brown, powdered, and private label sugar (1, 2, 7, 50 Ibs. bags).

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.

Hiring 1st Shift

• Starting rate at 19.00/hour
• 2nd Shift differential: $1.00/hour
• 3rd Shift differential: $1.50/hour

Benefits

• Up to 3 weeks of vacation your first year
• Paid sick time
• Quarterly bonus program of up to 7% of quarterly gross pay
• Annual merit increases
• 24/5 operation with multiple shift options
• Training and career growth opportunity
• Overtime availability
• Competitive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and more)

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs.).
• Check individual packages for quality issues:
  • Back seal
  • End seals
  • Production date code both on bags and boxes
  • Bags and boxes are the same item
• Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line.
• Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
• Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learn basic operations to stop/start machine in event of problems).
• Label boxes as necessary.
• Must know the difference between edible and non-edible product.
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
• Must understand basics of the Metal Detectors in terms of rejected bag handling and the basics of the HACCP program.
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to line operator or shift supervisor.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Work Experiences

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
• Equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required

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