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Operator 1

American Sugar Refining, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
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 Operator is responsible for learning all aspects of the production operation such as loading/unloading bulk sugar, melt processing, and packaging by performing the following duties.

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for equipment start up and observation of possible malfunctions
  • Reports malfunctions to supervisor and makes minor adjustments or repairs (i.e. opening valves)
  • Execute bulk load/unloading and packaging processes according to process/procedure
  • Performs quality control in accordance to standardized process/procedure
  • completes all necessary paperwork according to process/procedure
  • Replenishes packaging supplies as necessary
  • Open to cross-functional training in all areas of operation
  • Participates in customer/federal audits as assigned
  • All other duties as assigned

Work Experiences

  • Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or similar industry required
  • Prior experience troubleshooting equipment strongly preferred
  • Prior experience operating a forklift preferred

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required

Essential Capabilities

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.

  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written English communication skills
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Ability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required

HOURLY RATE: $21.00

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.

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 : $21

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