• Syrup Station Operator

    Florida Crystals Corporation (Arabi, LA)


    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 Europe, 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®.

    OVERVIEW

    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.

    DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Adds chemicals and other manufacturing supplies to 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 syrup station as required.

    + Operates mobile equipment as required.

    + Maintains record as directed.

    + Checks, with appropriate equipment, 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.

    + The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements involved in the job.

    WORK EXPERIENCES

    + Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility or other related environment is needed

    + Prior experience operating packaging equipment is preferred

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    + High school diploma or GED is required

    ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

    The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

    + Read and adjust scales on various types of packaging equipment and related equipment

    + Perform industrial labor tasks such as lifting (up to 50lbs.) and handling drums (up to 55lbs.) and other bulk units.

    + 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

    HOURLY RATE

    + Starting Rate: $28.70

    + Paid vacation and sick time after ninety day proabtion period.

    LOCATION OF ROLE

    + Chalmette, Louisiana

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.