Specialty Operator

American Sugar Refining; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 35,095 - 49,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time after 90 days

Job summary

American Sugar Refining in Chalmette, LA, is seeking a Specialty Operator responsible for the production of specialty sugars. Key duties include blending, evaporation, crystallization, and ensuring quality through analytical testing.

The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. The starting hourly rate is $30.88 along with paid vacation and sick time after a 90-day probation period.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience operating packaging equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with production of specialty sugars.
• Maintain equipment and perform analytical testing.
• Coordinate activities with personnel for safety and quality.

Skills

Follow written and verbal instructions

Maintain written records

Perform mathematical calculations

Troubleshoot equipment problems

Handle 50 lb. bags and bulk units

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.