Material Handler - 1st Shift

Material Handler - 1st ShiftLocation: Buffalo, NY, USThe 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 Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for following work orders and/or verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and using tow motor. Records daily material handling metrics. Maintains the inventory of packing materials and finished paper. May assist with shipping or received as needed. All other duties as assigned.ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGEMedical, 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/ calendar year Paid holidays Paid sick time Training & career growth opportunities Plus, more!WORK EXPERIENCES1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing environment required Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred The ability to be certified is required Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlinesEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)The employee 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 by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and the Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.LOCATION Nashville, TNWe 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.