About this role
<p>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.</p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The <strong>No. 2 Auto Machine Mechanic</strong> is responsible for operating high speed packaging equipment and assisting the No. 1 Auto Machine Mechanic (AMM) with maintenance in an industrial food facility, which consists of routine maintenance, infield adjustments and complete breakdowns of equipment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Operate high speed packing equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform minor repairs to all type of packaging equipment from instruction books, sketches and other specifications </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform all jobs in accordance with established safety, quality, and sanitation practices</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Adjust automatic packaging equipment such as bag tray, bag clamps, scales and palletizers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Inspect package closures and makes necessary corrective adjustments as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proper performance of assigned duties, observance of safety standards, good housekeeping requirements for the proper care of tools, materials and equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All other duties as assigned</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>WORK EXPERIENCES</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must have at least two (2) or more years of maintenance/mechanical experience on industrial equipment, preferably packaging, OR two (2) or more years of related maintenance/mechanical experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience using handtools and shop equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience troubleshooting minor equipment issues/failure</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> High School Diploma or GED preferred</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to identify, adjust, repair, and replace components in mechanical equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform repairs, inspections, and functional testing on mechanical packaging equipment</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Frequent use of hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate tools, materials, and equipment</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb throughout the shift</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, rotating, pushing, and pulling</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing ladders</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to perform all job duties while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective footwear, clothing, and safety glasses or goggles</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must regard safety as a core value; must be able to work safe and in a proficient manner</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>HOURLY RATE</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hourly rate $ 29.57</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paid vacation and sick time after 90 day probation period </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>LOCATION OF ROLE</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Chalmette, LA</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p>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. </p>