Process Technician

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 32,318 - 50,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance beginning Day One

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 employee assistance program

Job summary

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co is seeking an Entry Level Process Technician in Crookston, Minnesota. The role involves extracting and crystalizing sugar from sugar beets, operating processing equipment, and performing crucial lab analysis. The position allows for training and progression, with a competitive salary range of $23.46 to $36.59 per hour.

Benefits include medical insurance from Day One, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off, among others. The company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English for technical literature.
• Ability to use standard tools and has basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract and crystalize sugar from sugar beets.
• Operate factory processing and mobile equipment.
• Conduct pilot lab sampling and analysis.
• Perform mechanical inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure equipment configuration and production quality standards.

Skills

Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English

Ability to use standard tools

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Entry Level $23.46 with Training and Progression to $36.59; Rotating 12‑hour shift schedule.

Position Overview

The Process Technician extracts and crystalizes sugar from sugar beets. This involves operating factory processing equipment and mobile equipment, performing pilot lab sampling and analysis, and manual labor. The technician coordinates with supervisors to ensure equipment is properly configured and set up for desired processing rates and production quality standards, performs mechanical inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting.

Core Responsibilities

• Extract and crystalize sugar from sugar beets.
• Operate factory processing and mobile equipment.
• Conduct pilot lab sampling and analysis.
• Perform mechanical inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure equipment configuration and production quality standards.
• Progress through Specialized Training Program to become proficient in multiple functional areas.

Pre-Hire Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English for technical literature.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic computer skills.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Wearing personal protective equipment, beard and hairnets, and appropriate clothing.
• Passing a Safety Screen evaluating the ability to perform duties safely.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $23.46 - $36.59 per hour.
• Medical insurance beginning Day One.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Pension.
• Basic life insurance.
• Short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service awards.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with up to eight confidential visits at no cost.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and comply with all federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws.