W&S - Loading Operator

Overview

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.

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

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 locations in the 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 ensure minimum damage to sugar in transit.
• Counts and records sugar loaded by grade and quantity.
• Performs clerical duties to ensure 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 the 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 from 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 Experience

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

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Essential Capabilities

• Knowledge of different grades, packages and loading patterns.
• Must be a team player with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to maneuver equipment in confined areas while coordinating hand and foot controls.
• Ability to read shipping documents and other written material.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $28.49

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time after a 90‑day probation period.

Location

Chalmette, Louisiana