Why U.S. Sugar?

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for the accurate loading, moving unloading of product by operating a forklift to lift and transport product pallets from palletizes to warehouse storage areas and to trucks, rail cars, and containers.
• Hourly Rate: $21.49 -$24.51

FUNCTIONS

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Company SHE Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules and procedures
• Report or correct any unsafe act or condition
• Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision
• Report any pain or discomfort to supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum one year forklift driving experience required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid forklift license.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Used

• Forklift, Wrapper, Scanner

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and extreme heat. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities

Decision Making/Accountability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in wriitten, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

United States Sugar Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.