Process Technician

Entry Level $23.46 with Training and Progression to $36.59;
Rotating 12‑hour shift schedule.

The Process Technician extracts and crystalizes sugar from sugar beets. This involves operating factory processing equipment and mobile equipment, performing pilot lab sampling and analysis, and manual labor. The technician coordinates with supervisors to ensure equipment is properly configured and set up for desired processing rates and production quality standards, performs mechanical inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting.

• Extract and crystalize sugar from sugar beets.
• Operate factory processing and mobile equipment.
• Conduct pilot lab sampling and analysis.
• Perform mechanical inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure equipment configuration and production quality standards.
• Progress through Specialized Training Program to become proficient in multiple functional areas.

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English for technical literature.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic computer skills.

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Wearing personal protective equipment, beard and hairnets, and appropriate clothing.
• Passing a Safety Screen evaluating the ability to perform duties safely.

• Salary range: $23.46 - $36.59 per hour.
• Medical insurance beginning Day One.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Pension.
• Basic life insurance.
• Short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service awards.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with up to eight confidential visits at no cost.

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and comply with all federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws.