Process Technician

Hourly Wage: $22.73 - $27.63 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. Compensation Range: $23.46 - $36.59 /hr Benefits Include: Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one. In addition, we offer Pension, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match, paid dental, paid basic life insurance, paid short -term disability, voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. We also offer tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success. An Equal Opportunity Employer Our Cooperative Grows Opportunity. American Crystal Sugar Company is more than just a sugarbeet cooperative. Our company is deeply rooted in the communities of the Red River Valley. We are committed to the sustainability and growth of our business and to improving lives in the places where we work and live. We do that by investing in our people, our communities, and the future of our company. At American Crystal Sugar Company, growers who grow and harvest the sugarbeets also own the company and the factories that make our products. We're proud to be an economic engine for our communities, employing approximately 1,600 full-time employees and about 900 hourly seasonal workers and many more contracted third-party workers. Together, we build a better future for the sugar industry and the Red River Valley. Everything We Do Benefits Our Growers and Our Communities. Our valued team members can access a variety of benefits to enhance their health, wellness, and financial security. Learn more by clicking the link below: https://www.crystalsugar.com/careers/sweet-benefits/