Ion Helper
East Grand Forks, MN - USA
Job Summary
Entry Level $24.28 with progression to $31.59
Day One Benefits including Medical Free Dental Pension 401K and More
The Ion Exclusion (IE) Helper is responsible for assisting to operate the MDS plant in a safe sanitary and efficient manner according to established guidelines. MDS is defined as the entire operation of molasses desugarization including shipping and receiving of molasses & all byproducts associated with molasses and operation of the water treatment plant.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Works with the MDS Team to prepare the molasses and water for the separator including operating the molasses filtration systems. Maintains high quality water and molasses for the separator.
- Identifies and corrects of mechanical operational and electrical problems requesting help if required or may perform or direct other maintenance personnel in making repairs Diagnostic troubleshooting is required.
- Monitors Rosemont computer system; makes adjustments through a computer as needed.
- Collects samples from the process and completes and documents various lab analyses.
- Assists in ensuring all equipment is functioning and operating safely & efficiently.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Dumps mud presses and sludge presses in a safe and efficient manner.
- Dumps filter aid bags into precoat and body feed hoppers.
- Runs filter pad checks on industrial filters.
- Moves filter aid from elevator to 3rd floor MDS.
- Accurately completes all required reports and recordkeeping (maintenance and operations) in a timely basis. Assists with the cleaning in all areas of and around MDS and water plant.
- Assists in submitting written reports for improvements to correct operational problems.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment disposing of empty bags and maintaining areas of around MDS and the water plant. General housekeeping duties.
- Performs various lab tests and analyses related to product quality.
- Assists operators with special projects such as back washing resin sample taking and troubleshooting.
- Cross trains with Molasses Loaders in order to assist when needed.
- Performs other work as required by Ion Tech.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Works overtime as required.
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or a GED certificate is required.
- Able to read write and communicate effectively.
- Forklift/palletjack Certification required.
- Must be able to reference read and understand how to use MSDS information.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
About Company
American Crystal Sugar is a world-class grower-owned agricultural cooperative that drives innovation in beet sugar production and economic stability in the Red River Valley.