Boiling and Spinning Technician

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group in Louisiana is seeking a Boiling/Spinning Process Technician to ensure sugar is boiled to exact specifications. You will operate vacuum pans, regulate liquor and syrup flow, and monitor control instruments to maintain quality. Strong attention to density, brix readings, and safety practices are essential.

The role requires at least 1 year in an industrial setting, with flexibility to work various shifts. Starting hourly rate is $32.01, with sick days and vacation after probation.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in Industrial Technology (Process Technology) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial experience; refinery/process ops preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, thermostats and meters; attention to density and grain.

Responsibilities

• Boil sugar in vacuum pans and manage liquor and syrup flow.
• Monitor control instruments; adjust temperatures and valves as needed.
• Take syrup samples, perform brix readings and ensure proper density.
• Operate pumps/motors; start/stop equipment and distribute mass via valves.
• Maintain records; follow safety practices and sanitation standards.

Skills

Density judgment

Gauge reading

Valve regulation

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology (Process Technology)

Job description

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 Boiling/Spinning Process Technician is responsible for ensuring that sugar is boiled to specifications of size, quality, and uniformity.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Boils granulated or brilliant sugar or sweetwater in vacuum pans as assigned.
• Feeds proper liquors into and distributes sugar mass and syrups properly
• Cleans pan with steam after each cycle by turning valve.
• Opens and closes steam valves, foot valves, condenser water valves, vacuum valves, liquor valves, back valves, etc.
• Directs the flow of desired grade liquor or sweetwater into pan.
• Observes, sets, and adjusts control instruments.
• Starts and stops pan agitator, as required.
• Observes syrup in pan and frequently takes samples using proof stick and glass plate, observes and feels sample to determine proper grain, adds seed sugar when proper density is reached; takes brix readings.
• Performs other sampling activity as directed.
• Starts and stops pumps and motors.
• Adjusts temperature to proper degree; places pan on automatic vacuum and feed control using tightness control; adjusts manually as deemed necessary to bring mass to a specified consistency.
• Notifies Boiler House when steam is or is not required for equipment.Injects and boils pans with cleaning solution for scale removal; removes, cleans, and replaces strainers as directed using necessary tools.
• Receives, labels, and transports samples as directed. Washes empty containers.
• Maintains written records as required.
• Sometimes required to climb to top of pan in order to use cold water spray to clean pan.
• Observes level indicator boards to ensure proper levels and to avoid overflow and prevent pans from drawing air. Controls levels in mixers and tanks.
• Follow necessary procedures in starting up and shutting down. Distributes sugar mass from pan to specified mixer by opening valves.
• Washes, cleans, and descales equipment.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• At least 1-year previous experience in an industrial setting required
• Previous experience in process operations/refinery operations is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology (Process Technology) is preferred

Candidate must be able to:

• Judge density and crystal size by visual inspection
• Read gauges, thermostats, and meters
• Regulate and adjust valves for proper flow
• Pay attention to detail
• Stand, walk, sit, and climb
• 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:

• Starting Rate: $32.01.
• Paid sick days and vacation after 90 day probationary period.

LOCATION:

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.