Seasonal Sugar Production & Packaging Technician

Michigan Sugar Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Michigan Sugar Company has a temporary campaign opportunity (September through December) for a Sugar Specialist at the Sebewaing Factory. This hourly position works on varying schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 261-G.

You will operate sugar packaging equipment, load bulk trucks and trailers to customer specs, perform quality checks, and complete required documentation. Training for forklift and potential sugar mill work may be included.

Qualifications

• Production background preferred.
• Must learn and follow SQF & GMP guidelines.
• Must maintain a valid forklift license.
• Willing to work any shift and weekends.
• Basic computer skills required.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill and measure bulk sugar trailers and rail cars.
• Fill and measure liquid sugar by-products.
• Perform quality checks to ensure customer requirements.
• Complete documentation and occasional machine programming changes.
• Set up and operate sugar tote filling machine.
• Be trained to operate a powdered sugar mill.
• Report problems to the team leader and communicate with the team.
• Follow all safe work practices and procedures.
• Additional duties may be assigned.
• Repetitive lifting up to 40–50 lbs; heavier lifting with assistance.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Michigan Sugar Company has a temporary campaign opportunity (September through December) for a Sugar Specialist at the Sebewaing Factory. This hourly position works on varying schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 261-G.

You will operate sugar packaging equipment, load bulk trucks and trailers to customer specs, perform quality checks, and complete required documentation. Training for forklift and potential sugar mill work may be included.