Process Operator

Career Opportunities:
Process Operator I (762)

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.

• This position is responsible for operating a front-end loader to transport raw sugar or other materials, as well as operating sugar processing machinery associated with functions in Raw Sugar and the Char House.
• Hourly rate: $22.67 - $25.04

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 to the shift team lead or shift operations manager.
• 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 supervision after training.
• Employee will work with a team of operators on three different workstations.
• Employee will recover timely samples and take them to the lab for analysis.
• Employee will monitor pieces of equipment for which they are primarily responsible.
• Employee will aid in cleaning of these areas and subject to any tasks as needed by the shift operations manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Enters work orders through Maximo work order data base
• Enters safety reports through refinery safety database
• Completes all necessary documentation, logs and data sheets

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

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following are the basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year technical school

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Some technical school
• One year production experience in food or chemical industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• 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…