Job title: Packaging – Refined Sugar Weigher
Company: ASR Group
Job description: ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.OVERVIEWThe Refined Sugar Weigher operates packaging equipment and performs multiple tasks to include filling and weighing products on various lines.DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates basic packaging equipment such as 25lb, 50lb and 100lb bagging machines
- Performs basic procedures such as filling coder with ink, changing coder for appropriate abstract and lot numbers
- Obtains and replaces empty bags as required
- Threads machines, replace needles; acquires and mounts spools of thread, tape, cord and other material as needed
- Secures, places and fills bags on filling device on manual, semi-automatic or automatic scales to specified weights within tolerances required
- Checks bag weights, adding or removing sugar or adjusting scales as required
- Operates sewing machine and accessory equipment to close filled bags
- Inspects for defective sewing and remove rejects from line
- Performs necessary cleaning, oiling and adjustment of scales, sewing machines and associated equipment to maintain operational continuity
WORK EXPERIENCES
- Previous work experience in an industrial/manufacturing facility, or related environment
- Previous experience operating packaging equipment is preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Ability to read and adjust scales on various types of packaging equipment and related equipment
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including overtime, weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform industrial labor tasks such as but not limited to climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing and walking for long periods of time
HOURLY RATE
- Starting Rate $25.12
LOCATION OF ROLE
- Chalmette, Louisiana
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.
Expected salary: $25.12 per hour
Location: Arabi, LA
Job date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:22:24 GMT
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