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 Operator is responsible for learning all aspects of the production operation such as loading/unloading bulk sugar, melt processing, and packaging by performing the following duties. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for equipment start up and observation of possible malfunctions
Reports malfunctions to supervisor and makes minor adjustments or repairs (i.e. opening valves)
Execute melt, bulk load/unloading, and packaging processes according to process/procedure
Performs quality control in accordance to standardized process/procedure
Completes all necessary paperwork according to process/procedure
Replenishes packaging supplies as necessary
Open to cross-functional training in all areas of operation
Participates in customer/federal audits as assigned
All other duties as assigned
WORK EXPERIENCES
Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or similar industry required
Prior experience troubleshooting equipment strongly preferred
Prior experience operating a forklift preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
The employee must regularly 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 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 OF ROLE
2905 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
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.
