Process Technician
Hillsboro, IL - USA
Job Summary
Hourly Wage: $24.71 - $28.88
Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shift
Benefits: Available on day one - medical paid dental 401K match pension and more!
JOB SUMMARY
The Process Technician extracts and crystallizes sugar from sugar beets. Individuals in this position operate factory processing equipment and mobile equipment perform pilot lab sampling and analysis and perform manual labor. Individuals in this position coordinate with supervisors to ensure that production equipment is properly configured and/or set up for desired processing rates and production quality standards. They also perform mechanical inspections and adjustments including troubleshooting to maintain optimum operating conditions. Individuals can become proficient in multiple functional areas of the factory through the Process Technician Specialized Training Program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General labor including general process support mobile equipment operation and cleaning activities
- Operate process equipment using process control systems
- Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical operational and electrical issues
- Identify product issues resulting from operational issues
- Use hand tools and rigging to accomplish assigned tasks
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and company quality standards
- Comply with federal state company and factory safety requirements
- Be able to work overtime if needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School diploma or a GED certificate is required.
- Must be able to read write and speak English in order to comprehend & interpret technical literature.
- Must be able to use standard tools.
- Must have demonstrated ability to use basic computer skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year of industrial experience
- Familiarity with computerized process control systems
SCHEDULE:
- Full time
- 12-hour shifts
- Rotating days and nights
PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Daily activities include standing bending stooping reaching twisting squatting/crouching/kneeling climbing (stairs and ladders) and balancing. Individuals are required to lift assorted items up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment beard and hairnets and appropriate clothing. The candidate will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely perform the duties & tasks defined for this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
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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.