Material Handler

** Material Handler**Location: Buffalo, NY, USReq ID: 30481 Date: Mar 3, 2022 ASR Group is the worlds 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 companys brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyles and Sidul.**OVERVIEW**The Material Handler is responsible 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.**Hiring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts:*** Starting rate at **19.00/hour*** 2nd Shift differential: **$1.00/hour*** 3rd Shift differential: **$1.50/hour****BENEFITS:*** Up to 3 weeks of vacation your first year* Paid sick time* Quarterly bonus program of up to 7% of quarterly gross pay* Annual merit increases* 24/5 operation with multiple shift options* Training and career growth opportunity* Overtime availability* Competitive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and more)**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* 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); 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.* Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skillsEqual Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.**Nearest Major Market:** Buffalo