Sugar Specialist

Michigan Sugar Company; Croswell (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Sugar Company seeks a dependable operator to run sugar packaging equipment and load bulk trailers to customer specs, while adhering to SQF and GMP standards.

The role requires ability to use a forklift, perform quality checks, complete documentation, and participate in training for additional equipment. Flexible shifts and weekend overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Able to learn SQF & GMP guidelines and safety practices.
• Basic computer skills daily.

Responsibilities

• Operate sugar packaging equipment and load bulk trailers/rail cars to customer specs.
• Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet requirements.
• Complete required documentation; operate or adjust machines as needed.
• Set up and operate sugar tote filling machinery; cross-train on powdered sugar mill.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Job Summary:

Employees holding this classification will operate sugar packaging equipment, load bulk trucks and trailers with sugar or sugar beet co-product to our customers’ specifications while satisfying all regulatory and Safe Quality Food requirements. All Sugar Specialist employees must have the ability to take fork-truck training classes and drive when required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• - Must be able to fill and properly measure bulk sugar trailers and rail cars.
• Must be able to fill and properly measure liquid sugar by-products utilizing trailers and rail cars.
• Must be able to perform quality checks as needed to verify all finished products meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to complete necessary documentation required for all operations being performed. At times the use of computers or making changes to machine programming will be necessary.
• Must be able to set-up and operate sugar tote filling machine.
• Must be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that they can be resolved.
• Must be able to follow all safe work practices and procedures for assigned tasks.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned from supervision as needed.
• Repetitive lifting or carrying items up to 40-50 lbs.
• Repetitive lifting above 50 pounds shall be accomplished with the assistance of another employee or the the use of a mechanical lifting device.

Position Qualifications:

• - Previous work experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Able to perform basic computer skills on a daily basis.
• Must be able to learn, follow & promote all SQF & GMP quality system guidelines & safety practices. Previous quality systems experience is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a valid fork truck license.
• Must be able to work any shift and weekend overtime as required.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, use catwalks, bend and lift throughout the day.
• High School diploma is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• - Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast pace and varying production environment.
• Ability to quickly solve problems and make decisions.
• Demonstrated self-starting work ethic and positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to stay focused and function with a strong attention to details.