What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at American Sugar Refining?
Nashville, TN, US
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 Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible 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 PACKAGE
- Medical, 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 EXPERIENCES
- 1-2 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 deadlines.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High 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, TN
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.