Utility - 1st Shift

American Sugar Refining; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,442,752 - 58,740,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Bonus program

Merit increases

Health benefits

Job summary

American Sugar Refining in Buffalo, NY is seeking a packing/hand palletizing associate. You will pack finished goods into cases, lift up to 50 lbs, and palletize while maintaining strict quality checks and clean production areas. Flexibility is required to cover 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Training and career growth opportunities are available. Starting rate is $19.00/hour with $1.00/hour second shift differential and $1.50/hour third shift differential.

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 packages for quality issues: back seal, end seals, production date code on bags and boxes.
• Maintain cleanliness of production area around the line.
• Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
• Assist machine operator as needed.
• Label boxes as necessary.
• Must know the difference between edible and non-edible product.
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
• Understand basics of metal detectors and HACCP.
• Be vigilant for product contamination and report issues to line operator or shift supervisor.
• Maintain food safety, authenticity, legality and quality.
• Report risks to a designated manager for immediate action.
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Stamina for 12-hour shifts

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

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Essential Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 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

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.