Sugar Specialist

Michigan Sugar Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Michigan Sugar Company has a temporary campaign opportunity (September through December) for a Sugar Specialist at the Sebewaing Factory. This hourly position works on varying schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 261-G.

You will operate sugar packaging equipment, load bulk trucks and trailers to customer specs, perform quality checks, and complete required documentation. Training for forklift and potential sugar mill work may be included.

Qualifications

• Production background preferred.
• Must learn and follow SQF & GMP guidelines.
• Must maintain a valid forklift license.
• Willing to work any shift and weekends.
• Basic computer skills required.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill and measure bulk sugar trailers and rail cars.
• Fill and measure liquid sugar by-products.
• Perform quality checks to ensure customer requirements.
• Complete documentation and occasional machine programming changes.
• Set up and operate sugar tote filling machine.
• Be trained to operate a powdered sugar mill.
• Report problems to the team leader and communicate with the team.
• Follow all safe work practices and procedures.
• Additional duties may be assigned.
• Repetitive lifting up to 40–50 lbs; heavier lifting with assistance.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Job Summary

Michigan Sugar Company has a temporary campaign opportunity (September through December) for a Sugar Specialist at the Sebewaing Factory. This position is an hourly position working various schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 261-G.

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.

Michigan Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer