Wash House Operator

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

Operates by aid of automatic controls the complete Wash House operation, to include raw sugar mingler elevators and scale elevators, mingling scrolls, mixers, centrifugal machines, pre-melters scrolls, melter tanks, wash sugar liquor tank and other related equipment.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates control panel and continually inspects each operation in Wash House to ascertain if controls and equipment are operating properly.
• Takes scale counter reading daily.
• Washes lint catcher, tops of centrifugals , and other equipment with water hose; keeps float gages clean with water hose; cleans and changes strainers on pumps.
• Cleans hoppers; keeps hard sugar free from automatic cut off gauge in lower surge hopper.
• Controls lime and water as needed for operations.
• Skims trash from top of melter.
• Takes brix reading and other samples regularly; and adjusts controls to change operation as needed.
• When equipment failure is detected and is a malfunction caused by circumstances beyond operator’s qualifications to correct, notifies mechanics and foreman.

WORK EXPERIENCES

•       Requires 1-2 years of prior experience working/training in an industrial/manufacturing setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Process Technician (PTECH) program/degree is preferred

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Effective communication with others is required
• Must have the ability to take brix samples, reach instruments, turn valves, and adjust switches
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs. effectively if needed; Must have ability to stand, bend, climb, reach, lift, and walk through work area
• The ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment is necessary
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

HOURLY RATE

• Starting Rate:$29.98
• Paid sick and vacation time after probation period. 

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, La

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.