LS&M - Syrup Station Operator

About the role

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. 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.

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.

Requirements

Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility or other related environment is needed. Prior experience operating packaging equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required.

Skills

• 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

Schedule

This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Pay

Starting rate: $29.57 per hour.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time after ninety‑day probation period.