Vacuum Pans Operator Assistant

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA • BELLE GLADE, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Vacuum Pans Operator in achieving optimum sugar recovery and quality through crystallization of high- and low-grade sugar during crop season. Work includes setting temperature and pressure gauges on cooking machines to produce sugar and performing related sugar-boiling work as needed or assigned. At the conclusion of crop season, at management’s discretion, the employee may return to a prior repair-season position, if applicable, or be assigned to a repair-season position as needed. The position works under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and exercises some judgment within well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience in sugar fabrication processes and procedures; alternatively, a combination of experience, certification, education, and training that demonstrates expertise in related areas.
• Knowledge of sugar fabrication processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards related to sugar fabrication.
• Mathematical skills required for the work.
• Ability to read gauges, interpret process data, and adjust equipment settings.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workers.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions safely.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining consistent performance and operational standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Performs all operations of assigned vacuum pans.
• Operates the assigned vacuum pan.
• Controls the development and growth of sugar crystals in vacuum pans manually and/or using instruments.
• Operates computers that control the pans, including navigating multiple screens.
• Ensures samples are taken throughout the shift.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Works collaboratively with team members and supervisors to achieve project goals.
• Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follows organizational safety guidelines and protocols, performs work safely, and reports safety hazards according to established policies and procedures.
• Sets temperature and pressure gauges on cooking machines and performs related sugar-boiling work as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Employee assistance program offering confidential counseling and support for mental, financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.
• 401(k) program with a highly competitive match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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