Packaging Laborer

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 the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, 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®.

OVERVIEW

The Packaging Laborer is responsible for packaging products in the refinery.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning of any area or machine
• Changing screens in any area
• Operating melter in any area
• Packing product on any line
• Operating the industrial brown machine
• Operating the industrial powder machine
• Operating 40-pound gran machine
• Transporting empty packaging materials for any machine
• Work and training assignments are made at the discretion of management based upon needs of the company and the individual’s ability, knowledge, skills and training needs
• Ability to:
  • lift up to 50lbs
  • use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools
  • walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shift
  • reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
  • work in confined spaces
  • work independently as well as a team player
  • climb up and down ladders

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Must be able to perform tasks such as climbing, lifting and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform tasks while wearing all required PPE such as but not limited to protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Yonkers

RATE

• $19.47

REWARD PACKAGE The expected pay range for this position is $19.47/hour and will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and other benefits

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.