Specialty Operator

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

ASR Group in Chalmette, LA is seeking a Specialty Operator to manage the production of specialty sugars. You will blend, evaporate, crystallize, dry, condition, mill and screen products while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires lifting 50 lb bags, operating packaging equipment, and working varied shifts with potential overtime. High school diploma or GED preferred; prior industrial experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain written records and perform basic calculations.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and operate control instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce specialty sugars including blending, evaporation, crystallization, drying, conditioning, milling and screening.
• Maintain product specifications using analytical process measurements.
• Coordinate activities with personnel to meet safety, quality, production and energy targets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal instruction

Record keeping

Mathematical calculations

Troubleshoot equipment

Manual material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

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

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Maintain written records
• Perform mathematical calculations,
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• 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

• Chalmette, La

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