Bulk Sugar Operator I

USS Savannah Refinery LLC; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation in Port Wentworth, GA seeks a Bulk Sugar Operator I to maintain the Bulk Sugar Station and support Liquid Sugar Shipping. The role involves operating and maintaining the sugar supply system, loading trucks and railcars, and ensuring quality through SQF compliance and proper documentation.

The operator will monitor silo levels, coordinate transfers, and follow SOPs for safety, product quality, and equipment care. Training and reliable teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality; able to follow SOPs and SQF requirements.
• Basic math skills for measurements, weighing, and quantities.
• Clear communication, both written and oral, with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Plant Bulk Sugar Supply System and related equipment (air compressors, dense phase system, dehumidifiers, dust collectors, chiller, and sugar water skid).
• Load bulk trucks and railcars according to SOP and verify scale tickets and shipping documents.
• Monitor silo/bin levels and coordinate sugar transfers from Refinery to Packaging or Bulk Loading.
• Ensure product quality by tracking CTQ parameters and performing SQF-related checks and documentation.

Skills

Reading documents

Safety procedures

Math skills

Communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Bulk Sugar Operator I (792)

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 maintaining the operation of the Bulk Sugar Station and Liquid Sugar Shipping Stations, including storage systems and for the production, analysis, and shipment of bulk and liquid sugar products.

FUNCTIONS

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Participates on the Bulk Sugar Self-Directed Work Team.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the Plant Bulk Sugar Supply System and associated equipment (air compressors, dense phase (F-Station, Silos, Deep Creek), dehumidifiers, dust collectors, chiller, and sweet water skid).
• Performs tasks associated with loading of bulk trucks and railcars.
• Verifies shipping package is according to SOP, prints scale tickets, verifies accuracy of information and seals, ensures samples to ship are prepared according to customer specifications, and approves loads for shipment.
• Monitors silo/bin levels and coordinates sugar transfer from Refinery to Packaging or Bulk Loading.
• Monitors and corrects or reports variances in product quality standards and Critical To Quality (CTQ) for bulk shipments.
• Responsible for bulk sugar supply quality and Safe Quality Food (SQF) program. Performs metal detector checks and ensures additional quality checks are performed at prescribed intervals to ensure the best quality products are being produced. Initiates documentation and provides signature to verify compliance with all required quality & SQF checks for the assigned area.
• Responsible for Basic Equipment Care (BEC) on all machinery within their scope of authority.
• Responsible for troubleshooting all problems that occur in the Plant Bulk Sugar Supply System and peripheral equipment and requesting mechanical or electrical assistance when needed.
• Monitors Deep Creek and Loadout Bin pressures and makes recommendations for maintenance.
• Responsible for the cleanliness/Five S of the Bulk Station area and completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Knows and follows SOPs for area.
• Responsible for knowing and observing all company safety, GMP, quality, and environmental practices and procedures.
• Fills in for Liquid Shipping Operator as needed. See Specialties Liquid Operator Job Description for responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• As assigned by supervisor .

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

The following are the basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year Bulk Sugar operating/loading experience

The following are the preferred qualifications:

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 write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; 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, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Used

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The associate is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. JS_8.1.3,JS_8.1.3.1,JS_8.1.5,JS_8.1.5.1,JS_8.1.5.2,JS_8.1.5.3,JS_8.5.6,JS_8.5.6.2,JS_8.5.6.4,JS_8.5.10,JS_8.5.10.1,JS_8.5.10.2,JS_8.5.10.4,JS_8.5.12,JS_8.5.12.1,JS_8.5.12.3,JS_8.5.12.4,JS_8.5.2,JS_8.5.2.1,JS_8.5.3,JS_8.5.3.1,JS_8.5.3.3,JS_8.5.3.4

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities

Decision Making/Accountability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.

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.