Highlights
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. The Operator is responsible for learning all aspects of the production operation such as loading/unloading bulk sugar, melt processing, and packaging by performing the following duties.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1960 |
| Website | http://www.asr-group.com/index.html |
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
The Operator is responsible for learning all aspects of the production operation such as loading/unloading bulk sugar, melt processing, and packaging by performing the following duties.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for equipment start up and observation of possible malfunctions
- Reports malfunctions to supervisor and makes minor adjustments or repairs (i.e. opening valves)
- Execute bulk load/unloading and packaging processes according to process/procedure
- Performs quality control in accordance to standardized process/procedure
- completes all necessary paperwork according to process/procedure
- Replenishes packaging supplies as necessary
- Open to cross-functional training in all areas of operation
- Participates in customer/federal audits as assigned
- All other duties as assigned
WORK EXPERIENCES
- Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing or similar industry required
- Prior experience troubleshooting equipment strongly preferred
- Prior experience operating a forklift preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
- 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 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 English communication skills
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required
HOURLY RATE: $21.00/hour
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.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
About Company
Company Overview:
ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal.We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize.
As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger.
Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups are in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.
We also employ a sophisticated global supply chain management system to satisfy our customers, which include some of the most important food and retail companies on the planet.
Our consulting and technical solutions team has completed more than 200 major projects in more than 130 countries, delivering customized solutions to growers, millers, refiners and manufacturers.