Utility - 1st Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Bonus program up to 7%

Annual merit increases

Shift differential: 2nd/$1.00; 3rd/$1.

Training and career growth

Overtime opportunities

Competitive benefits

24/5 operation with multiple shifts

Job summary

ASR Group in Buffalo, NY is hiring a 1st shift Utility to pack brown, powdered, and private label sugar. The role involves lifting and palletizing, inspecting packages for quality, and maintaining a clean production area in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include assisting the machine operator, handling re-work, labeling boxes, and supporting plant operations. HS diploma or GED is preferred; prior packaging experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods into cases and place on pallet (lift up to 50 lbs).
• Check bags/boxes for quality issues (back seal, end seals, production date code).
• Maintain cleanliness around the production line.
• Open re-work; assist machine operator as needed.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Teamwork

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.

1st shift Utility

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

Pay Rate

• Starting rate at 19.00/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)
• Shift Differential: 2nd shift ($1.00); 3rd shift ($1.50)

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 products.
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
• Must understand the 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.
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts as scheduled
• Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Must be able to understand verbal and written English
• Results-focused and detailed oriented
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Ability to work well with others
• Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

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.