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Michigan Sugar Company

Sugar Specialist

Croswell, MI · On-site

Must be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products. * Must demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that ...

Michigan Sugar Company

Sugar Specialist

Croswell, MI · On-site

$22.39/hr

Must be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products. * Must demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that ...

Michigan Sugar Company

Sugar Specialist

Sebewaing, MI · On-site

Must be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products. * Must demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that ...

Michigan Sugar Company

Sugar Specialist

Sebewaing, MI · On-site

Must be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products. * Must demonstrate good communication skills by reporting all problems to the team leader or other team members so that ...

Guest Services, Inc.

$15/hr

This is a full time position at the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House in Deleon Springs State Park. The starting rate for the position is $15/hr. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Greet customers in a positive and ...

Meadow Montessori

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Montessori Certified Early Childhood Teacher

Richmond, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

It is family owned and operated, and backed by over 30 years of experience at its sister school, Sugar Mill Montessori.

Meadow Montessori

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Montessori Certified Early Childhood Teacher

Richmond, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

It is family owned and operated, and backed by over 30 years of experience at its sister school, Sugar Mill Montessori.

Envolve

Maintenance Technician

Saint Marys, GA · On-site

Currently, we are searching for a Maintenance Technician to work at Reserve at Sugar Mill in St. Mary's, GA. The Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance and repairs and apply ...

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How much do sugar mill jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for sugar mill in the United States is $61,129.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $63,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sugar mill?

A Sugar Mill job involves working in a facility that processes sugarcane or sugar beets into raw or refined sugar. Roles vary from machine operators and technicians to quality control specialists and maintenance workers. Employees may be responsible for operating equipment, monitoring production, ensuring safety standards, and performing routine maintenance. The job can be physically demanding and may require working in shifts. Experience in manufacturing or food processing is often beneficial.

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

To thrive in a sugar mill role, you need a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and basic mechanical or chemical engineering principles, often requiring a diploma or degree in a related field. Familiarity with industrial machinery, quality control systems, and safety certification (such as OSHA training) is highly valued. Strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail help individuals excel in the fast-paced and safety-conscious mill environment. These abilities are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring product quality, and upholding workplace safety standards.

What are the typical working hours and conditions for employees in a sugar mill?

Employees in a sugar mill often work in shifts, which can include nights, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak production seasons. The work environment is typically industrial, involving exposure to noise, heat, and occasionally dusty or humid conditions, so adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment is essential. Teamwork is a big part of daily operations as many tasks require close collaboration between machine operators, maintenance crews, and supervisors. While the schedule can be demanding, sugar mills frequently offer opportunities for overtime pay and skill development on sophisticated machinery, supporting career advancement within the industry.

What does a sugar mill do?

A sugar mill is a facility where sugarcane or sugar beets are processed to extract and refine sugar. Workers in a sugar mill operate machinery, monitor production processes, and ensure quality control to produce raw or refined sugar for commercial use.
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Infographic showing various Sugar Mill job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,129 per year, or $29.4 per hour.

Sugar Specialist

Michigan Sugar Company

Croswell, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 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 442 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 a temporary campaign opportunity (September through December) for a Sugar Specialist at the Croswell Factory. This position is an hourly position working various schedules and is part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Local # 261-G.
Job Summary:
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 regulatory and Safe Quality Food requirements. All Sugar Specialist employees must have the ability to take fork-truck training classes and drive when required.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Must be able to fill and properly measure bulk sugar trailers and rail cars.
  • 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. At times the use of computers or making changes to machine programming will be necessary.
  • Must be able to set-up and operate sugar tote filling machine.
  • Must be trainable to operate a powdered sugar mill to produce quality products.
  • 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 follow all safe work practices and procedures for assigned tasks.
  • 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 and learn the Rapid system.
  • Must be able to learn, follow & promote all AIB, SQF & GMP quality system guidelines & safety practices. Previous quality systems experience is preferred.
  • Must be able to physically lift up to 50 to 70 lbs and work in any condition, indoors or outdoors.
  • Must be able to maintain a valid fork truck license.
  • Must be able to work any shift and weekend overtime as required.
  • Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, use catwalks, bend and lift throughout the day.
  • 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 sugarbeet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing, Michigan. Its nearly 900 grower-owners plant and harvest up to 160,000 acres of sugarbeets 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 nine sugarbeet processing companies in the United States and Michigan is one of 11 states where sugarbeets are grown in the country.
Michigan Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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