Sugar Boiler

Sugar-Cane-Growers-Cooperative-of-Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is seeking a Sugar Boiler to operate steam heated vacuum pans and batch cookers during harvest season. You will set temperature and pressure gauges, monitor crystallization, and discharge massecuite with uniform crystals while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in sugar fabrication, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• At least 3 years of experience in sugar fabrication processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set temperatures and pressures on vacuum pans and batch cookers.
• Control sugar crystallization and discharging massecuite with proper crystal size.
• Ensure correct purity and Brix in minimum time per production goals.
• Maintain clean and safe work area in compliance with safety procedures.
• Operate plant computers and monitor multiple screens.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multicultural adaptability

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Sugar Boiler assists with the operation of steam heated vacuum pans, batch cookers and crystallization to manufacture raw sugar during the harvest season by setting temperature and pressure gauges on cooking machines to produce sugar and performing related sugar boiling work as needed or assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Provide leadership in the absence of the shift supervisor and coordinate the work of other employees to maintain smooth operations and meet production goals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Perform all operations of the assigned vacuum pans.• Coordinate the operation of the assigned vacuum pans under the Raw Sugar Production Supervisor’s instructions.• Control the development and growth of sugar crystals in the vacuum pans manually and/or by using instruments.• Discharge massecuite with uniform and proper size crystals.• Avoid false grains and/or conglomerates.• Achieve the correct purity and brix in the minimum time.• Operate computers that control the pans, including navigating through multiple screens.• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.• Performs other related duties as assigned.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Effective verbal and written communication skills.Must have intermediate verbal, written and computers skills.Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.Bilingual and Biliterate – English and Spanish, preferred.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma, GED (or equivalent experience), and at least three (3) year of experience in sugar fabrication processes and procedures.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Regular attendance is required during your schedule shift.Must be able to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions depending on weather.Must be able to work in all positions (overhead, kneeling, reaching, crawling & working in small workspaces) & be able to lift up to 50 pounds.FIRST-CLASS BENEFITS: We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to:Health, dental, visionShort-term and Long-term DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident, Hospital IndemnityEmployee assistance program – offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeingPaid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)401(k) program with highly competitive matchTuition reimbursementCOMPANY VISION:SCGC’s vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is comprised of mostly family-owned grower-members who produce approximately 4 million tons of sugarcane yielding approximately 400,000 tons of raw sugar and 20 million gallons of molasses, grown on over roughly 75,000 acres of land primarily in Palm Beach County, Florida. With over 500 employees, the Cooperative is responsible for the mechanical harvest of sugarcane per annum, and then processing and marketing the sugar, molasses and other by-products. Learn more at https://www.scgc.org.In addition to our core business, SCGC, along with its partner Florida Crystals Corporation, own and operate the world’s largest cane sugar refining company ASR Group International (ASR). ASR owns nine sugar refineries and two raw sugar mills in seven countries with the capacity to produce more than 6 million tons of refined sugar annually. The company produces a full line of consumer, industrial specialty and food service products under various prestigious brand names including Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s and Sidul. Learn more at https://www.asr-group.com.In 2018, SCGC, Florida Crystals Corporation and ASR Group founded and launched Tellus Products. Tellus is an innovative packaging company that upcycles our left-over sugarcane fiber and converts it to sustainable tableware and foodservice products, including plates, bowls and take-out containers that compost back to soil in less than 75 days. Learn more at https://www.tellusproducts.com.Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.