Packaging Operator

Description

Job Summary: The professional will operate and maintain packaging machines, ensuring product quality and hygiene, safety, and production efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Operate packaging machines and auxiliary equipment 2. Ensure product quality and hygiene according to company standards 3. Promote the Culture of Quality, Food Safety, and Sustainability Location: Lisbon, 11, PT Req ID: 41127 Date: Apr 18, 2026 ASR Group is the world's largest cane sugar refiner and marketer, with an annual production capacity exceeding 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a wide range of grocery, industrial, foodservice, and specialty sweetener products. In 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 sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes leading brands Domino®, C\&H®, Redpath®, Tate \& Lyle®, Lyle’s®, and Sidul®. **SCOPE OF THE ROLE** Reporting to the Packaging Shift Supervisor, the professional will be responsible for operating and keeping packaging machines and auxiliary equipment clean, as well as performing minor adjustments, always ensuring compliance with ASR Group’s Quality, Food Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability standards. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Operate packaging machines and auxiliary equipment. * Ensure product quality and hygiene according to company standards. * Monitor Critical Control Points (metal detectors) and Control Points (magnets, screens, and sieves), including associated records. * Clean and disinfect machines and materials in accordance with the defined Hygiene Plan. * Apply rules and remain attentive to metrological verification and contaminant detection methods. * Mechanical aptitude for minor repairs and equipment lubrication. * Proactivity in anticipating potential functional or quality issues. * Maintain and improve production line efficiency and minimize downtime. * Comply with company safety standards and always use required personal protective equipment. * Pay attention to equipment maintenance. * Propose improvement ideas related to safety, hygiene, and efficiency. * Report any incidents that may compromise worker or facility safety, environmental protection, or food safety. * Promote a culture of excellence in Quality, Environment, and Safety, always ensuring compliance with the QAS management system policies and procedures. * Participate in Continuous Improvement activities. * Comply with all Quality, Food Safety, and Food Defense standards, policies, and requirements. * Ensure production of products meeting Quality, Food Safety, and Authenticity requirements. * Promote the Culture of Quality, Food Safety, Occupational Safety, Environment, and Sustainability, ensuring compliance with product and process requirements. **COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE** * Responsible and dedicated; * Punctual and available to work rotating shifts; * Active and dynamic; * Ability to quickly diagnose problems within their operational area; * Knowledge of occupational health and safety, quality, and continuous improvement (preferred); * English language skills (preferred). **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE** * Forklift operation (preferred); * One to three years of experience in a manufacturing production environment (preferred). **QUALIFICATIONS** * Completed secondary education (12th grade), technical\-vocational training (mechatronics, industrial maintenance, electricity, etc.) (preferred). For over 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter”, delivering quality service and premium sugar products to our customers and consumers. Our commitment to this principle guides everything we do and motivates us to uphold high ethical standards of business conduct, thereby ensuring our continued success.