About the position
ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, and Sidul®. The Syrup Station Operator operates, by aid of automatic controls, the complete syrup station to include inverters, flash evaporator, heaters, pumps, filters, slurry tanks, contact tanks, and other related equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the syrup production process, which is a key component of the sugar refining process. The operator will be responsible for adding chemicals and other manufacturing supplies to the process as required or directed, obtaining and carrying samples and containers to and from designated areas, and transporting desired chemicals and manufacturing supplies to and from the syrup station as required. The operator will also be required to maintain records as directed and check, with appropriate equipment, PH, brix, sediment, and other specifications of syrups as required or directed. Cleaning the work area and syrup station, including equipment and tanks, is also a critical part of the job. All tasks must be performed in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
- Operates the complete syrup station using automatic controls.
- Adds chemicals and other manufacturing supplies to the process as required or directed.
- Obtains and carries samples and containers to and from designated areas.
- Transports desired chemicals and manufacturing supplies to and from the syrup station as required.
- Operates mobile equipment as required.
- Maintains records as directed.
- Checks PH, brix, sediment, and other specifications of syrups as required or directed.
- Cleans work area and syrup station including equipment, tanks, etc.
- Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.
Requirements
- Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility or other related environment is needed.
- Prior experience operating packaging equipment is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Ability to read and adjust scales on various types of packaging equipment and related equipment.
- Ability to perform industrial labor tasks such as lifting (up to 50lbs.) and handling drums (up to 55lbs.) and other bulk units.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain written records, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform mathematical calculations.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Vacation after 90 day probationary period
