Material Handler - 1st Shift

Material Handler – 1st Shift at American Sugar Refining, Inc.

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 Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.

• Follow work orders and/or verbal instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and using a tow motor.
• Record daily material‑handling metrics.
• Maintain inventory of packing materials and finished paper.
• Assist with shipping or receiving as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• 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 – start with 3 weeks per calendar year
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Training & career‑growth opportunities
• Plus, more!

• 1–2 years in an industrial manufacturing environment required.
• Prior forklift or tow‑motor experience preferred.
• Ability to be certified is required.
• Proven ability to meet customer and management deadlines.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); equivalent experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nashville, TN

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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