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Amalgamated Sugar

Receiving Station Crew

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

$17.93 - $26.77/hr

Beet Receiving Station-Seasonal Laborer Amalgamated Sugar Company - Twin Falls District Amalgamated Sugar Company is seeking to fill positions at our beet receiving stations. These are seasonal ...

Western Sugar

Process Shift Supervisor

Lovell, WY · On-site

Has a working knowledge of sugar beet processing or the ability to quickly learn the process. * Monitors, measures, and reports on production related process performance and general issues.

Michigan Sugar Company

Sugar Specialist

Sebewaing, MI · On-site

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 ...

Michigan Sugar Company

Sugar Specialist

Sebewaing, MI · On-site

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 ...

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What is a Sugar Beet job?

A Sugar Beet job typically refers to seasonal work in the sugar beet harvest, which involves planting, maintaining, or harvesting sugar beets. These jobs are commonly found in agricultural regions where sugar beets are grown, such as the Midwest and Western United States. Workers may operate machinery, sort beets, or assist with loading and transportation. Many positions require long hours but offer competitive pay for short-term employment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Sugar Beet Farmer?

Sugar Beet Farmers typically start their day by monitoring crop health, checking irrigation systems, and assessing soil conditions to ensure optimal growing environments. They may also be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of farm equipment, applying fertilizers or pesticides as needed, and keeping detailed records of crop progress. During peak seasons, tasks can shift toward planting, harvesting, and transporting sugar beets to processing facilities. Collaboration with other farm workers or agricultural specialists is common, especially during maintenance or large-scale harvesting operations. Staying updated on best farming practices and industry standards is also a routine part of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sugar Beet position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sugar Beet Farmer, you need a solid understanding of crop science, soil management, and agricultural practices, typically supported by relevant experience or a degree in agriculture. Familiarity with modern farming equipment, irrigation systems, and cultivation technology is highly beneficial, along with any necessary pesticide or machinery certifications. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or manage a team are important soft skills. These qualifications enable optimal crop yield, efficient operations, and successful collaboration during planting and harvest seasons.

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General Sugar Packer - Sebewaing

General Sugar Packer - Sebewaing

Michigan Sugar Company

Sebewaing, MI • On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Michigan Sugar rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

177th of 432 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Excellence. Pride. Integrity. Compassion. Trust. Are you ready to plant your career in a place where words like these serve as the foundation for doing business every day? At Michigan Sugar, our purpose is Making Life Sweeter, and our mission is Creating Growth and Opportunity.
Michigan Sugar Company has an immediate full-time opportunity for a General Sugar Packer, located at the Sebewaing Facility.
Job Summary:
Employees holding this classification will package sugar to our customers' specifications while satisfying all regulatory and Safe Quality Food requirements. All General Packaging employees must have ability to take fork-truck training classes and drive when required.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Must be capable of running the consumer packaging equipment at set rate.
  • Must be able to perform quality checks as needed to verify all finished products meet customer requirements.
  • Must be able to complete necessary documentation required for all operations being performed.
  • Must be able to package consumer bags into customer boxes at rate of 35bpm.
  • Must be able to effectively operate and perform all tasks necessary on sugar bundling equipment.
  • Must be able to stack finished product on pallets within machine cycle rates.
  • Must demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that they can be resolved.
  • Must be able to perform all assigned tasks in a safe manner.
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned from supervision as needed.

Position Qualifications:
  • Previous work experience in a production environment is preferred.
  • Able to perform basic computer skills on a daily basis.
  • Must be able to learn, follow & promote all SQF & GMP quality system guidelines & safety practices. Previous quality systems experience is preferred.
  • Must be physically able to lift up to 50lbs and work in hot conditions.
  • May be required to be licensed and drive fork truck as needed.
  • Must be able to work any shift and weekend overtime as required.
  • High School diploma is preferred.

Key Competencies:
  • 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.

Michigan Sugar Company was founded in 1906 when six smaller sugar companies merged their operations. In 2002, Michigan Sugar Company became a grower-owned cooperative and in 2004, it merged with Monitor Sugar Company to form the company that exists today.
Michigan Sugar Company is headquartered in Bay City and has sugar beet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing, Michigan. Its nearly 900 grower-owners plant and harvest up to 160,000 acres of sugar beets each year in 20 Michigan counties, as well as Ontario, Canada. Those beets are sliced at the factories and turned into about 1.3 billion pounds of sugar annually.
That sugar is sold to industrial, commercial and retail customers under the Pioneer and Big Chief brands.
Michigan Sugar Company has 930 year-round employees and an additional 1,100 seasonal workers. It is the No. 1 employer in Huron County, the No. 2 employer in Bay and Sanilac counties and the No. 3 employer in Tuscola County. The company's annual payroll is more than $65 million and its annual local economic impact is about $500 million.
Michigan Sugar Company is the third largest of eight sugar beet processing companies in the United States and Michigan is one of 11 states where sugar beets are grown in the country.
Michigan Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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