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 primary responsibility of the Operator 1 is to operate a fork truck in all capacities; including but not limited to production lines, stock rotation, transit to and from Cooperage, re-warehousing and handling inbound materials. Properly loads trucks to assure minimum damage to sugar in transit. Takes packaged sugar inventory in conjunction with supervision. Unloads and counts returned pallets. Unloads pallet trucks. Notifies Foreman of any truck which may be unacceptable by company loading standards. Prepares necessary papers and obtains such signatures and information as required by standard company authority. Turns in completed papers to proper authority. Reworks partial pallets and damaged pallets. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor. Performs all work in a manner which complies with all safety practices and sanitation standards.

(NOTE: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements involved in the job.).

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proper and safe stacking and unstacking of pallet loads of sugar exercising care to prevent damage to packages or pallets.
• Responsible for assuring shipment of proper grade and quantity as specified with minimum supervision.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with reasonable competence.
• Must be proficient in the proper and safe operations of a fork lift truck.
• Must exercise proper judgment as to the stability of pallets when stacking.
• Proficient in proper loading procedures.
• The Operator is required to climb in and out of lift truck and may occasionally climb stairs.
• Upper extremity function is needed for grasping, pushing, pulling and lifting. Lifting requirements are:

• 1 – 10 lbs constantly

• 10 – 20 lbs frequently

• 20 – 50 lbs occasionally

• The Operator is required to have the visual and physical capability to operate the fork lift truck accurately.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must demonstrate the ability to learn and complete assignments with an attention to detail within the scope of assignments. Ability to learn and use proper tools/equipment for each specific job.

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

• Light to heavy physical effort.
• Exposure to varying degrees of noise levels.
• Must be able to work at different height levels, working on ladders and platforms.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work from a stooping, bending, squatting and standing position for extended periods.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift equipment into place or from one area to another.
• Position requires standing and walking eight or more hours per day and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Working conditions vary from inside and outside elements which includes heat, humidity and cold. Wet conditions exist when using high pressure washing units and dusty conditions when cleaning.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays and weekends as assigned or needed.
• Overtime is required on a daily and weekly basis as scheduled.
• Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment

LOCATION:

• Baltimore, Maryland

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.