Specialty Operator

ASR Group; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 92,299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Specialty Operator in Louisiana to handle the production of specialty sugars, including blending, evaporation, crystallization, drying, and milling. The role requires operating equipment, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring product specs through process measurements.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, can read instructions, and are able to work weekends/holidays with potential overtime. Starting hourly rate and vacation/sick leave are provided after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing facility preferred.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations and read operating instructions.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Produce specialty sugars including blending, evaporation, crystallization, drying, conditioning, milling and screening.
• Maintain equipment and sanitation; operate control instrumentation.
• Ensure product specs via analytical process measurements and coordinate with others to meet safety and quality targets.
• May be assigned related duties as needed.

Skills

Industrial experience

Packaging equipment

Mathematical calculations

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

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.