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®.

　　OVERVIEW

　　The Packaging Machine Attendant monitors the operation of various production lines to ensure continuous and efficient product packaging occurs.

　　DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Starts and stops machines and constantly observes for any irregularities, making necessary minor adjustments and changes; work with and assists mechanics as required

　　Reports difficulties beyond scope of work and conditions affecting operation to foreman and mechanics

　　Operates Heat Seal Packing Equipment

　　Shuffles and fans containers prior to inserting into feed magazine rack as specified

　　Brushes and scrapes sugar deposits and wax; removes, cleans, and replaces center guides

　　Checks quality of production and observes flue on bags; fills sealer with glue

　　Cleans machine and oils, moving parts as needed

　　Changes heat seal rolls; cleans funnels, irons, etc.

　　Opens and places empty bags over funnel of packer and fills in prescribed manner, using hand lever

　　Operates material handling equipment

　　Adjusts scales or volumetric controls to obtain proper weight or volume of sugar

　　Observes for and removes improperly fed or non-desirable packages from line and discards into drum

　　Supplies empty packages as directed

　　Assists in withdrawing and replacing empty containers on conveyor to ensure continuous movement of conveyor, without interruption to machine

　　Keeps records of downtime on machinery

　　Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards

　　WORK EXPERIENCES

　　Must have at least 1-year of experience working on high-speed industrial packaging equipment or related manufacturing/industrial experience

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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

　　Ability to detect faulty production and mechanical irregularities

　　Good hand-finger dexterity

　　Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed

　　HOURLY RATE

　　Starting Rate $ 20.46

　　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.