W&S - Loading Operator

The 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.

OVERVIEW

The W&S Loading Operator/Fork Lift Operator is responsible for all aspects of loading, moving, and handling products within an industrial warehouse facility. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates fork-lift truck equipment by means of mechanical and manual controls.
• Trucks palletized loads of packaged sugar by piling and depiling from and to specified location in warehouse and loading station.
• Inspects sugar carriers such as rail cars or trucks, to ascertain that carriers are acceptable to load.
• Records storage plan on loading record and informs loading crew of desired method or plan for loading carriers to insure minimum damage to sugar in transit.
• Counts and records sugar loaded by grade and quantity.
• Performs other clerical duties to insure proper and accurate loading such as preparing Loading Records, Package Records, Loading Time Records, etc.
• Performs other related duties as directed by foreman or supervisors.
• Trucks loaded pallets from storage area to railroad cars or trucks on loading platform; trucks incoming pallet loads to specified area.
• Supplies and moves empty pallets to palletizers and to other specified locations in warehouse area.
• May be required to manually rehandle, replace or remove packages from pallet loads. May be required to drive other trucks or tractors.
• Obtains equipment form designated location before work and returns equipment when work is completed.
• Reports immediately any mechanical defects or breakdowns of equipment to foreman. May operate freight elevator when necessary to transport sugar and warehouse shipping supplies from one floor to another.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Two to three years of experience driving a forklift within a warehouse 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent

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

• Knowledge of different grades, packages and loading patterns
• Must be a team player with a focus on customer service
• Must be able to maneuverer equipment in confined areas while
• Candidate must be able to coordinate hand and foot controls
• Should possess ability to read shipping documents and other written material
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Hourly Rate

• $28.49
• Paid vacation and sick time after 90 day probation period. 

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, Louisiana

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.