Utility - 1st Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking applicants for a sanitation/packing associate. This role supports safe, efficient plant operations by cleaning, documenting tasks, and assisting with packaging and production activities on site.

The position requires flexibility for varied shifts, weekend work, and overtime as needed, with a starting pay rate of $20 per hour and forklift experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer with emphasis on qualifications and merit.

Qualifications

• Understand verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly sanitation and packaging tasks.
• Follow GMP and safety procedures to ensure food safety.
• Operate forklift as needed and complete production documentation.
• Support production continuity and assist maintenance when required.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Lift 50 lbs

Cleaning experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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

Support safe, efficient plant operations by maintaining a clean work environment, performing sanitation and utility tasks, assisting with packaging and production activities, completing required documentation, and following GMP, food safety, and safety procedures to ensure the production of safe, quality food.

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.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning activities and complete all required documentation.
• Comply with all GMP, food safety, and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform product packaging operations in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
• Operate a forklift, once certified, and complete production-related documentation, including tote production controls and the magnet cleaning procedure, as well as occasional deliveries and shipments.
• Support bagging room operations during Operator break periods and respond to metal detector alerts by verifying the rejected bag is removed from the line prior to restart.
• Perform starch dumping activities using the correct starch and ensure bag fragments or knives do not enter the hopper.
• Operate the chemical station and perform chemical concentration and bleach mixing in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage waste in accordance with approved trash disposal methods and site requirements.
• Follow the GMP color-coding system as follows: blue for food-contact tools; green for trash, general cleaning, sifter tailings waste, and sweepings; black for bathrooms and exterior areas; and orange for glass clean-up (with tools discarded after use).
• Serve as a backup to the Operator and Material Handler, as needed, to support production continuity.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Understand verbal and written communication
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Cleaning experience

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Experience in Industrial Food Processing Desired
• Previous forklift experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

LOCATION

• Nashville, TN

STARTING PAY RATE: $20/HOUR

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.