Beet Sugar Crystallization Technician

American Crystal Sugar Company provided pay range

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$23.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Shape crystals. Keep production humming. Grow your skills. Step into a role where you extract and crystallize sugar from sugar beets by running, monitoring, and adjusting processing lines and mobile equipment. In a typical shift, you’ll move between the control room and the floor, collect pilot‑lab samples for analysis, make mechanical inspections and fine‑tune settings, and partner with supervisors to configure equipment to hit throughput targets and quality specs.

When issues arise, you’ll troubleshoot and get systems back to optimal performance.

• Operate factory processing equipment and mobile equipment to extract and crystallize sugar from beets.
• Perform pilot lab sampling and analysis to verify product quality and process health.
• Carry out mechanical inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting to sustain peak operating conditions.
• Coordinate with supervisors to set up equipment for the desired processing rates and production quality standards.
• Tackle hands‑on, physical tasks to keep the line safe, clean, and on schedule.

Build multi‑area proficiency through our Process Technician Specialized Training Program and expand your impact across the factory.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and interpret technical literature.
• Comfort using common tools.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to work both day and night shifts.

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment, beard and hairnets, and appropriate clothing.

• Day shift: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Night shift: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• Rotation: 7 day shifts, 7 days off, 7 night shifts, 7 days off
• Successful candidates will work both day and night shift schedules.

Medical and free dental care are available on day one! You’ll also receive a Pension; a 401(k) with Company match; paid dental; paid basic life insurance; paid short‑term disability; voluntary long‑term disability; life insurance; vision insurance; a health savings account; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; paid sick leave; paid parental leave; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; service awards; and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight complimentary visits with a licensed counselor.

Ready to get started? Complete the full application on our company website HERE.

Please note:

our process includes a complete online application and an in‑person interview. We do not extend offers without an in‑person interview. You may receive initial automated screening questions via text; this is not an interview or a guarantee of one, but it helps us evaluate fit for the role.

The candidate will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to execute the duties and tasks defined for this position safely.

American Crystal Sugar is an equal opportunity employer.

• Equipment troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Quality control experience
• High School / GED
• Basic computer skills