Packaging - Refined Sugar Weigher 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

TheRefined Sugar Weigheroperates packaging equipment and performs multiple tasks to include filling and weighing products on various lines.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates basic packaging equipment such as 25lb, 50lb and 100lb bagging machines

Performs basic procedures such as filling coder with ink, changing coder for appropriate abstract and lot numbers

Obtains and replaces empty bags as required

Threads machines, replace needles; acquires and mounts spools of thread, tape, cord and other material as needed

Secures, places and fills bags on filling device on manual, semi-automatic or automatic scales to specified weights within tolerances required

Checks bag weights, adding or removing sugar or adjusting scales as required

Operates sewing machine and accessory equipment to close filled bags

Inspects for defective sewing and remove rejects from line

Performs necessary cleaning, oiling and adjustment of scales, sewing machines and associated equipment to maintain operational continuity

WORK EXPERIENCES

Previous work experience in an industrial/manufacturing facility, or related environment

Previous experience operating packaging equipment is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

) Ability to read and adjust scales on various types of packaging equipment and related equipment

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.

Ability to perform industrial labor tasks such as but not limited to climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing and walking for long periods of time

HOURLY RATE

Starting 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