Job Information
Florida Crystals Corporation Operator 1 in Buffalo, New York
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 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.
BENEFITS:
Up to 3 weeks of vacation your first year
Paid sick time
Quarterly bonus program of up to 7% of quarterly gross pay
Annual merit increases
24/5 operation with multiple shift options
Training and career growth opportunity
Overtime availability
Competitive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and more)
DETAILED ROLES & 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
All other duties as assigned
WORK EXPERIENCES
Food manufacturing experience preferred
1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or similar industry preferred
Prior experience troubleshooting equipment
Prior experience operating a forklift preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- HS Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
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
LOCATION
- Buffalo, NY
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.