Utility - 1st Shift

Location:

Buffalo, NY, US

Custom Field 1: 41026

Date: Mar 2, 2026

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

OVERVIEW:

The Utility workers are responsible for packing brown, powdered, and private label sugar (1, 2, 7, 50 Ib. bags).

Monday through Friday with the flexibility to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed is required. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

1st Shift is 6:00 am - 2:30pm

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs.).
Check individual packages for quality issues:
- Back seal
- End seals
- Production date code both on bags and boxes
- Bags and boxes are the same item
Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line.
Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learn basic operations to stop/start machine in event of problems).
Label boxes as necessary.
Must know the difference between edible and non-edible products.
Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
Must understand the basics of the Metal Detectors in terms of rejected bag handling and the basics of the HACCP program.
Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to line operator or shift supervisor.
Assist in the plant when needed
Other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE

Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required

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

Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts as scheduled
Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
Must be able to understand verbal and written English
Results-focused and detailed oriented
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.
Ability to work well with others
Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary

PAY RATE: Starting rate at 18.00/hour

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.