Packaging - Machine Attendant American Sugar Refining United States, Louisiana, Arabi 7417 N Peters St (Show on map) Oct 15, 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 Packaging Machine Attendant monitors the operation of various production lines to ensure continuous and efficient product packaging occurs.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Starts and stops machines and constantly observes for any irregularities, making necessary minor adjustments and changes; work with and assists mechanics as required

Reports difficulties beyond scope of work and conditions affecting operation to foreman and mechanics

Operates Heat Seal Packing Equipment

Shuffles and fans containers prior to inserting into feed magazine rack as specified

Brushes and scrapes sugar deposits and wax; removes, cleans, and replaces center guides

Checks quality of production and observes flue on bags; fills sealer with glue

Cleans machine and oils, moving parts as needed

Changes heat seal rolls; cleans funnels, irons, etc.

Opens and places empty bags over funnel of packer and fills in prescribed manner, using hand lever

Operates material handling equipment

Adjusts scales or volumetric controls to obtain proper weight or volume of sugar

Observes for and removes improperly fed or non-desirable packages from line and discards into drum

Supplies empty packages as directed

Assists in withdrawing and replacing empty containers on conveyor to insure continuous movement of conveyor, without interruption to machine

Keeps records of down time on machinery

Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards

WORK EXPERIENCES

Must have at least 1 year experience working on high speed industrial packaging equipment or related manufacturing/industrial experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

) Ability to detect faulty production and mechanical irregularities

Good hand-finger dexterity

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. Hourly Rate $26.90 LOCATION OF ROLE Chalmette, Louisiana 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. Notify me of jobs like this