Packaging - Machine Attendant

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 Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and 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.

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

• 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

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

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Ability to detect faulty production and mechanical irregularities
• Good hand-finger dexterity
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed

• Starting Rate $ 26.12
• Paid vacation and sick time after ninety day probation period.

• 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.