Operator 1 - 3rd Shift

ASR Group•Buffalo, NY

4h•$19

About The Position

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 The Operator is responsible for tending a machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties. 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. ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE: Medical, dental, vision insurance Life Insurance Disability insurance Pet insurance Critical care insurance Accident insurance Employee Assistance Program 401k with match Quarterly bonus program Vacation – 3 weeks/calendar year (prorated on start date) 9 Paid holidays Paid sick time Training & career growth opportunities Plus, more!

Requirements

Food manufacturing experience preferred
1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or similar industry preferred
Prior experience troubleshooting equipment
Prior experience operating a forklift preferred
HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required
Must be able to continuously lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
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
Ability to work well with others
Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary

Responsibilities

Responsible for machine start up and observation of possible malfunctions
Reports malfunctions to supervisor and makes minor adjustments or repairs (i.e. opening valves)
Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices; performs all necessary actions to operate machine; unloads finished good.
Performs quality control by inspecting filled containers to ensure product is packed to spec. and checking labels/stencils for correct lot number or shipping destination
Completes all necessary paperwork
Replenishes packaging supplies as necessary
Open to cross-functional training in all areas of operation
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.
All other duties as assigned