What are the responsibilities and job description for the D&MF - Filter Operator position at American Sugar Refining, Inc.?
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.
Overview
The Filter/Press floor Operator operates sweetland presses, Carbonation, blow-ups, and other filtration equipment.
Detailed Roles & Responsibilities
Overview
The Filter/Press floor Operator operates sweetland presses, Carbonation, blow-ups, and other filtration equipment.
Detailed Roles & Responsibilities
- Starts and stops equipment; opens, closes, or positions valves; opens and cleans presses and strainers when necessary; makes all other adjustments necessary to direct process material to proper tanks or presses.
- Observes by visual inspection to be certain only clear effluents are directed to clear gutters.
- Controls temperature, flow and density of process material.
- Adjusts equipment to best operating condition in accordance with instructions from Foreman.
- Positions and changes filter leaves.
- Observes operation of presses to determine when malfunctioning and switches flow wherever possible.
- Observes level either directly or by indicator to ensure proper tank level.
- Prepares and adds refining agents as specified.
- Takes samples and carries to Laboratory as directed.
- Records process data as instructed and reports to Foreman if outside specified tolerance.
- Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards.
- 1-2 years of prior experience working/training in an industrial/manufacturing setting preferred.
- Completion of Process Technician (PTECH) program/degree is preferred
- Effective communication with others is required
- Must have the ability to take brix samples, reach instruments, turn valves, and adjust switches
- Must have the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs. effectively if needed; Must have ability to stand, bend, climb, reach, lift, and walk through work area
- The ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment is necessary
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Starting Rate: $30.88.
- Paid sick and vacation time after 90 day probation period.
- Chalmette, LA
Salary : $31