Industrial Operator

U.S. Sugar; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Sugar in Clewiston, FL, is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate, monitor, and clean the Industrial Line Packaging Machine, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime.

This rotating shift, full-time role requires completing safety training, following CGMP guidelines, and performing QA/QC checks while working with the Packaging Team Leader and mechanics. Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Must pass company-designated tests measuring basic skills and/or other job-related requirements.
• Must be 18 years old or older with a good work record.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award.
• Must read, write and speak English to comprehend instructions and ensure safety on the job.
• New hires must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
• Must set up machinery and adjust to packaging specifications to meet production requirements.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and understand the metric system.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to work with touch-screen controls.
• Must be physically able to perform all essential functions, including lifting up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Industrial Line Packaging Machine and monitor production to minimize downtime.
• Read and apply operating and maintenance manuals.
• Maintain safety equipment and perform QA/QC checks.
• Operate forklift and man-lift with proper rigging.
• Maintain documentation pertaining to the job and QA/QC checks.
• Report operating deficiencies to Team Leader and Packaging Mechanic.
• Follow CGMPs and good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Mathematical calculations

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producer of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people including many high skilled/wage jobs in automated environments. Produces 650,000 - 700,000 tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production. U.S. Sugar employs nearly 3,000 people including high skilled / high wage jobs in variety of automated environments.

Why U.S. Sugar?

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). 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 is a rotating shift-work position, reporting to the Packaging Team Leader, with periodic overtime and recall requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working independently or in a team, to safely and efficiently operate, monitor, and clean the Industrial Line Packaging Machine in order to minimize downtime and ensure constant operation.

Functions

• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.
• Maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade.
• Operate the forklift and man-lift, using proper rigging procedures.
• Maintain written documentation pertaining to the job, including QA/QC checks.
• Read and apply process and procedures according to operating and maintenance manuals.
• Assist mechanics in maintenance and breakdowns.
• Operate the Human Machine Interface (HMI), and automated equipment using color-coded touch screen controls.
• Learn and implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), including good housekeeping.
• Communicate with Team Leader and Packaging Mechanic to report operating deficiencies.

Qualifications

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award.
• Applicants must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
• Must be capable of setting up machinery and adjust to packaging specifications in order to maintain production requirements.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job, and be familiar with the metric system.
• Must possess basic computer skills and an aptitude for working with and interpreting graphics related process equipment using touch screen controls.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

80% of the work environment is conducted in an enclosed and environmentally controlled environment, exposed to loud noise and dust, while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, hair/beard net, and/or ear plugs). Will stand for long periods of time on a hard surface, and occasionally be required to kneel, crawl, bend, stoop, squat, and reach overhead. Will regularly push a broom and use bleach and other industrial cleaning solvents. Will regularly lift and carry weight up to 55 lbs. unassisted. 20% of the work environment is conducted in a non-environmentally controlled warehouse, regularly exposed to moving robotic machinery, and will be required to periodically operate a pallet jack or fork lift to move materials over 100 lbs., reaching forward or twisting at the waist while seated, and look behind without aid of mirrors.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. 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.