Sugar Drier

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA • BELLE GLADE, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sugar Dryer Operator's primary responsibility is to operate sugar drying equipment, ensuring the conversion of raw sugar into its dry form. This role involves meticulous control of parameters like temperature, humidity, and airflow for effective drying. Alongside operational tasks, the operator conducts equipment maintenance, record-keeping, and upholds strict safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Must be able to receive and carry out verbal instructions, operate various types of equipment including Gauges, thermometer, computer, various hand & power tools and forklift.
• Regular Class “E” Driver’s license.
• High school diploma (or GED)
• 1 year of previous experience in technical or vocational training in equipment operation, industrial processes, or a related field.
• Must be able to work in sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling & reaching positions as well as working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual – English and Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate batch and continuous centrifugal.
• Monitor sugar quality.
• Advise the Centrifugal Leader and Supervisor of any abnormalities.
• Observe the flow of materials through elevators and conveyors to prevent jamming or spillage.
• Signal the Centrifugal Operator to synchronize the flow of materials to the rate of intake at the drier.
• Dump sugar dust from the collector into melting tanks.
• Add water to reclaim sugar lost during the process.
• Clean equipment with steam, hot water, and a hose.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee assistance program – offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
• 401(k) program with highly competitive match
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED