Specialty Operator

ASR Group; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Specialty Operator in Louisiana to manage the production of specialty sugars, including blending, evaporation, crystallization, drying, and screening. You will operate and maintain equipment, ensure sanitation, and meet quality specs.

The role requires flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed, with experience in an industrial setting and familiarity with packaging equipment preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to perform math calculations and lift 50 lb.
• Willing to work shifts including weekends/overtime.

Responsibilities

• The production of specialty sugars including blending, evaporation, crystallization, drying, conditioning, milling, and screening.
• Maintain equipment and monitor sanitation to meet product specs.
• Coordinate with others to meet safety, quality, production, and energy targets.
• This description reflects general duties and may include related tasks as needed.
• May be assigned other related duties as required.

Skills

Industrial experience

Ability to lift 50 lb

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ability to follow instructions

Math calculations

Able to lift 50 lb

Tools

Packaging equipment operation

Job description

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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 Specialty Operator performs all duties associated with the production of specialty sugars.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The production of specialty sugars which includes, but is not limited to, the blending, evaporation, crystallization drying, conditioning, milling, and screening of specialty sugar products, the maintenance of equipment, performance of analytical testing, operation of control instrumentation, and maintaining proper levels of sanitation.
• To produce specialty sugars while maintaining product specifications through the use of analytical process measurements.
• To coordinate activities with other personnel within the building to meet safety, quality, production, and energy use expectations.
• This reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the Specialty Operator and should be construed as a general description of all the work requirements included in the job.
• May also be assigned other related duties as required.

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 preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Perform mathematical calculations,
• Able to handle 50 lb. bag, 55-gallon drums, and bulk units.
• 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 $30.88
• Paid vacation and sick time after ninety day probation period.

LOCATION OF ROLE

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.