Boiling and Spinning Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Vacation after 90 day probation

Job summary

The ASR Group is seeking a Boiling/Spinning Process Technician in Chalmette, Louisiana. This role ensures sugar is boiled to specifications of size, quality, and uniformity within vacuum pans.

Responsibilities include operating and adjusting valves, feeding liquors, taking samples, recording data, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards across shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year industrial experience required.
• Experience in process/refinery operations preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, thermostats and meters.

Responsibilities

• Boil sugar in vacuum pans to required size and quality.
• Feed liquors and distribute sugar mass and syrups.
• Operate and adjust valves and control instruments.
• Take samples and record results, including brix readings.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards; maintain equipment.

Skills

Gauge reading

Valves control

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Industrial 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

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

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
• Maintain simple records
• 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:

• Chalmette, Louisiana

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.