Food Process Operations Technician  Beet Sugar Job at American Crystal Sugar, Moorhead, MN

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  • American Crystal Sugar
  • Moorhead, MN

Job Description

Join a team that transforms harvest into high-quality sugarand build a career while you do it.

Picture this: Its 8:00 PM. Youre starting a night shift on a 7-on/7-off rotation. You check the crystallizers, collect pilot-lab samples, log results, and tweak settings to keep quality within spec. A pump throws a faultyou isolate the issue, make a mechanical adjustment, and restore optimal flow. You coordinate with your supervisor to dial in the line for the next run, then jump on mobile equipment to support material movement. Thats a snapshot of life as a Food Process Operations Technician in beet sugar.

Your mission

  • Run and monitor processing systems and mobile equipment to extract and crystallize sugar from sugar beets.
  • Carry out pilot lab sampling and analysis to validate product quality and process performance.
  • Conduct mechanical inspections, make adjustments, and troubleshoot to keep operations at peak efficiency.
  • Partner with supervisors to configure equipment to meet processing rate goals and production quality standards.
  • Contribute through hands-on, physical work wherever needed.

Level up with training

Our Process Technician Specialized Training Program helps you gain proficiency across multiple functional areas of the factory.

What it takes

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Read, write, and speak English to understand and interpret technical documentation.
  • Ability to use common tools.
  • Basic computer competency.
  • Availability to work BOTH day and night shifts.

Physical realities of the job

  • Expect standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with help.
  • Follow safety protocols, including wearing required PPE, beard and hairnets, and appropriate clothing.

Work schedule

  • Day shift: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Night shift: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
  • Rotation: 7 day shifts, 7 days off, 7 night shifts, 7 days off
  • This role works BOTH day and night schedules.

Comprehensive benefits

Start with medical and free dental care on day one, plus a Pension; 401(k) with Company match; paid dental; paid basic life; paid short-term disability; voluntary long-term disability; life and vision insurance; HSA; FSAs; paid time off; paid sick leave; paid parental leave; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; service awards; and a 24/7 EAP with eight complimentary counseling visits.

Apply now

Take the next step by completing the full application on our company website HERE . Our hiring process requires a complete application and an in-person interview before any offer is made. You may receive automated screening questions via text; these help us assess fit but are not an interview or a promise of one.

Notices and equal opportunity

The candidate will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to execute the duties and tasks defined for this position safely.

American Crystal Sugar is an equal opportunity employer.

Desired skills and certifications

  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Food and beverage manufacturing experience
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
  • Quality control experience
  • High School / GED
  • Basic computer skills

Job Tags

Temporary work, Day shift, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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