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Material Handler - 3rd Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
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 Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. Additionally, the material handler is responsible for emptying super sacks and manually feeding sugar to production lines.

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.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for following work orders and/or verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
  • Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, etc. using forklift
  • Moves finished and raw materials
  • Unloads and processes super sacks
  • Manually feeds sugar to production lines
  • Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
  • Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
  • May assist with shipping and receiving as needed
  • All other duties as assigned

Work Experiences

  • 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred
  • Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred. Ability to be certified is required.
  • Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines.

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
  • Equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and 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.
  • Must be able to understand verbal and written English
  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Compensation

  • The expected pay range for this position is $19.00-$22.99/hour and will depend on the candidate’s
  • qualifications and prior experience. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription
  • drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life
  • insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.
  • Shift Differential: 2nd shift ($1.00); 3rd shift ($1.50)

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.

Salary : $19 - $23

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