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Material Handler - 1st Shift

American Sugar Refining
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026

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 Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and 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®.


OVERVIEW
The Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.

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, and shelves by hand and using tow motor. Records daily material handling metrics. Maintains the inventory of packing materials and finished paper. May assist with shipping or received as needed. All other duties as assigned.

ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life InsuranceDisability insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Critical care insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k with match
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Vacation – start with 3 weeks/ calendar year
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick time
  • Training & career growth opportunities
  • Plus, more!

WORK EXPERIENCES
  • 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing environment required
  • Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred
  • The 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); 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 the 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 communication skills.

LOCATION
  • Nashville, TN


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.

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