Palletizer Operator

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 

Responsible for the operation of one or more palletizing machines and ensures efficient flow of product while maintaining safety and quality standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES 

• Monitor and operate palletizing machinery. 
• Perform routine adjustments and changeovers. Specifically, pallet configuration, pallet centering, and wrap tension. 
• Perform routine troubleshooting of minor operating issues.  Ability to safely operate, identify basic mechanical problems, and the maintaining cleanliness of equipment 
• Responsible for always keeping pallets and cardboard available to the palletizer. 
• Understand and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP’s, and HACCP. 
• Inspect finished product, resolve quality issues, and report quality issues to management. 
• Keep work area clean and maintain the assigned portion of the master sanitation schedule. 
• Communicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information 
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. 
• Must be able to perform task wearing all PPE (hard hat, steel toed shoes, safety glasses) 
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, days, swing and graveyard, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years previous equipment operation required 

PAY RATE: 

Hourly Range: $24.07 – $36.42 

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.