Utility - 3rd shift

American Sugar Refining; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group in Nashville, TN is seeking a dependable sanitation/production associate to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will maintain a clean work environment, perform sanitation and packaging tasks, and document activities in GMP-compliant records.

This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, overtime, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior forklift experience and a high school diploma are preferred; training and safety procedures are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in Industrial Food Processing desirable.
• Previous forklift experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and document activities.
• Comply with GMP, food safety, and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate product packaging operations per SOPs.
• Operate a forklift (certified) and complete production-related documentation.
• Assist with bagging room operations and respond to metal detector alerts.
• Perform starch dumping and ensure no contamination in hopper.
• Operate chemical station and mix chemicals per procedures.
• Manage waste according to disposal methods.
• Follow color-coded GMP system for tools and areas.
• Provide backup to Operator and Materials Handler.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Forklift experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school 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

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 and 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.

Education and/or 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 / Competencies

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

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, 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.