Packaging - Machine Attendant

Packaging - Machine AttendantLocation: Chalmette, LouisianaThe 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.OVERVIEWThe Packaging Machine Attendant monitors the operation of various production lines to ensure continuous and efficient product packaging occurs.DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESStarts and stops machines and constantly observes for any irregularities, making necessary minor adjustments and changes; work with and assists mechanics as requiredReports difficulties beyond scope of work and conditions affecting operation to foreman and mechanicsOperates Heat Seal Packing EquipmentShuffles and fans containers prior to inserting into feed magazine rack as specifiedBrushes and scrapes sugar deposits and wax; removes, cleans, and replaces center guidesChecks quality of production and observes flue on bags; fills sealer with glueCleans machine and oils, moving parts as neededChanges heat seal rolls; cleans funnels, irons, etc.Opens and places empty bags over funnel of packer and fills in prescribed manner, using hand leverOperates material handling equipmentAdjusts scales or volumetric controls to obtain proper weight or volume of sugarObserves for and removes improperly fed or non-desirable packages from line and discards into drumSupplies empty packages as directedAssists in withdrawing and replacing empty containers on conveyor to insure continuous movement of conveyor, without interruption to machineKeeps records of down time on machineryPerforms all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standardsWORK EXPERIENCESMust have at least 1 year experience working on high speed industrial packaging equipment or related manufacturing/industrial experienceEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalentESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)Ability to detect faulty production and mechanical irregularitiesGood hand-finger dexterityThis position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.Hourly Rate $26.90We 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.