Sugar Specialist

Michigan Sugar • Carrollton, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Sugar Company has an opportunity for a third-shift Sugar Specialist at the Carrollton Factory. This position is an hourly position working various schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 261-G. Employees holding this classification will operate sugar packaging equipment, load bulk trucks and trailers with sugar or sugar beet co-product to our customers’ specifications while satisfying all regulatory and Safe Quality Food requirements. All Sugar Specialist employees must have the ability to take fork-truck training classes and drive when required.

Requirements

• Able to perform basic computer skills on a daily basis and learn the Rapid system.
• Must be able to learn, follow & promote all AIB, SQF & GMP quality system guidelines & safety practices.
• Must be able to physically lift up to 50 to 70 lbs and work in any condition, indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to maintain a valid fork truck license.
• Must be able to work any shift and weekend overtime as required.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, use catwalks, bend and lift throughout the day.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast pace and varying production environment.
• Ability to quickly solve problems and make decisions.
• Demonstrated self-starting work ethic and positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to stay focused and function with a strong attention to details.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Previous quality systems experience is preferred.
• High School diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill and properly measure bulk sugar trailers and rail cars.
• Perform quality checks as needed to verify all finished products meet customer requirements.
• Complete necessary documentation required for all operations being performed. At times the use of computers or making changes to machine programming will be necessary.
• Set-up and operate sugar tote filling machine.
• Be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products.
• Demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that they can be resolved.
• Follow all safe work practices and procedures for assigned tasks.
• Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned from supervision as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees