Location: Yonkers,NY, USA
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.OverviewThe Packaging Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and dismantles packaging equipment and related equipment associated with the refinery.POSITION REQUIREMENTSMust be able to operate various packaging equipmentReports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessaryResponsible for machine and work area cleanlinessResponsible for keeping required records.Performs other duties as may be assignedWork from blueprints, drawings, sketches and verbal ordersUtilize his/her tools and equipment in a safe and proficient mannerDiagnose, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on various types of packaging and related equipmentPerform repairs and tests on mechanical packaging equipment such as clutch assemblies, gear head motors, reduction drive units and high pressure glue pumpsStart themachine and observe the operation to detect malfunction(s) of the machineAbilityto work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtimeMust be thoroughly knowledgeable of measurement and weighing systemsMust be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.Reliable and Predictable In-Person Attendance; Able to work overtime on a daily and weekly basisAbility to:lift up to 50lbsuse hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and toolswalk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shiftreach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequentlywork in confined spaceswork independently as well as a team playerclimb up and down laddersWORK EXPERIENCESPrevious experience as a Packaging Technician is preferred but not requiredExperience in PLC troubleshooting is also preferred but not requiredPay rate range Packaging Tech 1A $33.32; Packaging Tech 1 $35.40 position level will be determined based on experience and in-person assessment.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly