Why U.S. Sugar?
Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.
SUMMARY
- This position is responsible for operating sugar-processing machinery associated with the functions in Affination, White Side Centrifugals, Press Floor, Decolorization or Liquid Sugar.
- Hourly Rate: $27.57 - $30.44
FUNCTIONS
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Knows, and observes all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining sugar processing and peripheral equipment in the assigned area according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Responsible for troubleshooting all problems that occur on sugar processing and peripheral equipment and requesting mechanical or electrical assistance when needed.
- Responsible for cleaning, inspection and lubrication on all machinery within their scope of authority.
- Responsible for process quality and Safe Quality Food (SQF) program. Performs quality checks at prescribed intervals to ensure the best quality products are being produced. Initiate documentation and provide signature to verify compliance with all required quality & SQF checks for the assigned area.
- Responsible for the cleanliness/Five S of the area assigned.
- Perform duties with minimum of supervision.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Writes work orders
- Writes near miss safety reports
- Completes all necessary documentation, logs and data sheets
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Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
- Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
- Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
Company SHE Primary Responsibilities
Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules and procedures
- Report or correct any unsafe act or condition
- Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision
- Report any pain or discomfort to supervision
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses
The following are the basic qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- One year of technical school or maintenance certification
- Certification of completion of Microsoft Excel course
Experience
The following are the basic qualifications:
- Minimum of one year production experience, maintenance or military.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Two or more years of production experience in food industry or chemical industry, maintenance, or military.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)
The following are the basic qualifications:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add subtract multiple and divide without a calculator. Ability to calculate proportions, decimals, fractions, ratios percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Experience and ability to troubleshoot technical equipment problems such as valves, pumps, agitators, conveyors, elevators, motors, tanks, mixers, and process instrumentation.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and mathematics.
- Experience using computers that operate equipment, PC’s, and Microsoft Excel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Equipment Used
- Forklift, Computer Control Panel
Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Employee Supervision
- No supervisory responsibilities
Decision Making/Accountability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
United States Sugar Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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