Process Technician

Crystal Sugar Company; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starting day one

Pension

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Job summary

American Crystal Sugar Company in Crookston, MN is seeking a Process Technician to extract and crystallize sugar from beets. You will operate processing and mobile equipment, perform pilot lab sampling, and coordinate with supervisors to set up equipment for target rates and quality.

The role includes troubleshooting and mechanical inspections to maintain optimum conditions, with the potential to specialize across factory functions through our training program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must read, write, and speak English to understand technical literature.
• Must be able to use standard tools.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• General labor including process support and cleaning.
• Operate process equipment using control systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Identify product issues from operations.
• Use hand tools and rigging for tasks.
• Comply with GMP and quality standards.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Computer skills

Job description

Hourly Wage: $24.71 - $28.88 Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shift Benefits: Available on day one - medical, paid dental, 401K match, pension, and more!

Job Summary

The Process Technician extracts and crystallizes sugar from sugar beets. Individuals in this position operate factory processing equipment and mobile equipment, perform pilot lab sampling and analysis, and perform manual labor. Individuals in this position coordinate with supervisors to ensure that production equipment is properly configured and/or set up for desired processing rates and production quality standards. They also perform mechanical inspections and adjustments, including troubleshooting, to maintain optimum operating conditions. Individuals can become proficient in multiple functional areas of the factory through the Process Technician Specialized Training Program.

Key Responsibilities

• General labor including general process support, mobile equipment operation, and cleaning activities
• Operate process equipment using process control systems
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, operational, and electrical issues
• Identify product issues resulting from operational issues
• Use hand tools and rigging to accomplish assigned tasks
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and company quality standards
• Comply with federal, state, company, and factory safety requirements
• Be able to work overtime if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A High School diploma or a GED certificate is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in order to comprehend & interpret technical literature.
• Must be able to use standard tools.
• Must have demonstrated ability to use basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of industrial experience
• Familiarity with computerized process control systems

Schedule

Full time 12-hour shifts Rotating days and nights

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Daily activities include standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing (stairs and ladders), and balancing.
• Individuals are required to lift assorted items up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, beard and hairnets, and appropriate clothing.
• The candidate will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely perform the duties & tasks defined for this position.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $24.71 - $37.84 /hr

Benefits

• eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one
• Pension
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match
• paid dental
• paid basic life insurance
• paid short -term disability
• voluntary long-term disability
• life insurance
• vision insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• service awards
• a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost

We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Cooperative Grows Opportunity. American Crystal Sugar Company is more than just a sugarbeet cooperative. Our company is deeply rooted in the communities of the Red River Valley. We are committed to the sustainability and growth of our business and to improving lives in the places where we work and live. We do that by investing in our people, our communities, and the future of our company. At American Crystal Sugar Company, growers who grow and harvest the sugarbeets also own the company and the factories that make our products. We're proud to be an economic engine for our communities, employing approximately 1,600 full-time employees and about 900 hourly seasonal workers and many more contracted third‑party workers. Together, we build a better future for the sugar industry and the Red River Valley.

Everything We Do Benefits Our Growers and Our Communities

Our valued team members can access a variety of benefits to enhance their health, wellness, and financial security.

Learn more by clicking the link below: https://www.crystalsugar.com/careers/sweet-benefits/