Packaging - Refined Sugar Weigher

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, Lyles, 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

The 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
• 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.
• 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 $26.90

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.