LS&M - Syrup Station Operator

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Probation period 90 days

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a Syrup Station Operator to operate the syrup station with automatic controls, manage equipment, and ensure product quality.

The role requires reading scales, lifting up to 50 lbs (drums up to 55 lbs), following instructions, and working various shifts including weekends. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred; HS diploma or GED required. Hourly rate starts at $29.57 with paid vacation and sick leave after probation.

Qualifications

• Read and adjust scales on packaging equipment and related equipment.
• Perform industrial labor tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs and handling drums up to 55lbs.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain records; troubleshoot equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Adds chemicals and other manufacturing supplies to process as required or directed.
• Obtains and carries samples to and from designated areas.
• Transports chemicals and supplies to and from syrup station as required.
• Operates mobile equipment as required.
• Maintains records as directed.
• Checks pH, brix, sediment, and other syrup specifications as required or directed.
• Cleans work area and syrup station and equipment.
• Adheres to safety practices and sanitation standards.

Skills

Read scales

Troubleshooting

Math calculations

Weight handling

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

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 Syrup Station Operator, operates, by aid of automatic controls, the complete syrup station to include inverters, flash evaporator, heaters, pumps, filters, slurry tanks, contact tanks, and other related equipment.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Adds chemicals and other manufacturing supplies to process as required or directed.
• Obtains and carries samples and containers to and from designated areas.
• Transports desired chemicals and manufacturing supplies to and from syrup station as required.
• Operates mobile equipment as required.
• Maintains record as directed.
• Checks, with appropriate equipment, PH, brix, sediment, and other specifications of syrups as required or directed.
• Cleans work area and syrup station including equipment, tanks, etc.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements involved in the job.

Work Experiences

• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility or other related environment is needed
• Prior experience operating packaging equipment is preferred

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required

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

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Read and adjust scales on various types of packaging equipment and related equipment
• Perform industrial labor tasks such as lifting (up to 50lbs.) and handling drums (up to 55lbs.) and other bulk units.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, maintain written records, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform mathematical calculations
• 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: $29.57
• Paid vacation and sick time after ninety day proabtion period.

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.