Silo Attendant

Michigan Sugar Company; Carrollton Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Sugar Company is seeking a Silo Attendant at the Carrollton Warehouse to operate silo and sugar handling equipment and to manage silo levels for packaging operations. You will maintain a clean work area, assist in maintenance, and support quality checks.

The position is hourly, full-time with schedules that vary; it may include overtime and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, adherence to SQF and GMP guidelines, and the ability to work in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills, math, and strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors or outdoors.
• Valid forklift license.
• Willing to work any shift and overtime.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, catwalks and operate around moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate inbound and outbound sugar handling equipment as well as the silo equipment.
• Inspect silos, bins, and rotex screens to ensure all equipment is operating properly.
• Clean and maintain rotex as needed.
• Obtain samples and bring them to the Quality Lab for analysis.
• Take, record and communicate silo measurements as required.
• Perform CP and CCP checks as required per Michigan Sugar policies.
• Repetitive lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Perform additional duties as needed, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Computer skills

Math

Written communication

Oral communication

Safety practices

Forklift license

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tradition. Pride. Excellence. Are you ready to plant your career in a place where words like these serve as the foundation for doing business every day?

Michigan Sugar Company has a full-time opportunity typically year round but possible layoff during summer months for a Sugar Specialist at the Carrollton Warehouse. This position is an hourly position working various schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 259-G.

Job Summary

The Silo Attendant will safely and efficiently operate the silo equipment as well as the inbound and outbound sugar path equipment. The Silo Attendant will also manage silo levels as needed and properly distribute sugar to all packaging operations, while maintaining a clean work area. The Silo Attendant will also assist in the maintenance activities of the silo and suar path equipment as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate inbound and outbound sugar handling equipment as well as the silo equipment
• Inspect silos, bins, and rotex screens to ensure all equipment is operating properly
• Clean and maintain rotex as needed
• Obtain samples and bring them to the Quality Lab for analysis
• Take, record and communicate silo measurements as required
• Perform CP and CCP checks as required per Michigan Sugar policies
• Repetitive lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50lbs
• Perform any comination of the following duties in a safe and efficient manner: equipment checks/inspections, cleaning, greasing, daily checklists, etc
• Effectively communicate any issues to Maintenance, Warehouse Leader, Supervisor, or Manager
• To perform additional duties as needed

Position Qualifications

• Computer skills, math, written and oral communication skills
• Follow all SQF & GMP quality system guidelines & safety practices.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs and work in any condition, indoors or outdoors.
• Maintain a valid fork truck license
• Work any shift and weekend overtime as required.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, use catwalks, bend and lift throughout the day.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Key Competencies

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate personal leadership and a positive can-do attitude
• Physically able to frequently stand, stoop, climb, balance, crouch, kneel, and crawl.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to hot and/or cold conditions and airborne particles
• Flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work safely in high places and near moving mechanical parts.
• Work in a team setting as needed to ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently

Established in 1906, Michigan Sugar is a cooperative whose nearly 1,000 grower-owners annually harvest about 160,000 acres of sugarbeets from fields in 19 Michigan counties, as well as Ontario. Each year, those beets are processed into more than 1 billion pounds of sugar at factories in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing.

With 750 year-round employees and another 1,300 seasonal workers, Michigan Sugar Company is the second-largest employer in Bay County with a direct economic impact of about $520 million annually.

Our employees take pride in continuing a tradition of excellence both at work and in the communities touched by our company. Whether it be strategic partnerships with civic organizations, sponsorship of events or the donation of about 65,000 pounds of sugar each year, Michigan Sugar is committed to helping move our communities forward in positive ways.

Michigan Sugar Company: Plant Your Career.

Michigan Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer