Centrifuge Operator at California Sugar Refiners LLC – San Diego, California

Job Title: Centrifuge Operator

Department: BMA

Location: San Diego, CA (on-site)

Reports to: Refinery Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working hours: Schedule may vary, including weekends

Language: English and bilingual in Spanish required

Company Overview:

Zucarmex, USA is a thought leader in the Sugar Refining business. The success of our business is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, customers and shareholders. We gain credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty and integrity and reaching company goals solely through honorable conduct. For over 100 years, the way we work is a direct reflection of our company culture; we believe in accountability and constantly striving for growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This role operates, monitors, and maintains high-speed centrifugal machines to separate sugar crystals from molasses or mother liquor. They manage batch or continuous processes by controlling equipment, adjusting settings for optimal production, performing quality checks, and cleaning machines. This role requires handling heavy machinery, strict adherence to safety/sanitation protocols (GMP), and troubleshooting skills to maximize efficiency.

Including the following:

• Starts, stops, and operates batch or continues centrifugals, including controlling valves, and timers

• Monitor and control the spinning, washing, and discharging cycles to ensure optimal separation of syrup and molasses sugar crystals

• Run a centrifuge, operate controls and monitor machine, must be able to change setting on touch screen device

• Monitor sugar quality, moisture content, and color, making adjustments to the process to meet specifications

• Performs routine maintenance, lubricates machinery, and cleans the centrifuges (wash downs) to prevent sugar build up

• Prepare bicarbonate in the assigned location

• Transfer bicarbonate to liquid plant via forklift

• In Emergency situations if pipes become clogged, they need to be cleared from sugar accumulation

• Cleaning department area and plant area as assigned, including sweeping and mopping all floor levels and wipe down

• Cleaning of magnets of second and fourth floor

• Cleaning of mesh filters

• Responsible for Maintenance of Centrifuges and solve problems with related to centrifuge equipment

• Capabilities to assemble and disassemble, mechanically, electronically, electrically, and pneumatically such as valves, meshes, pneumatic pistons, electrical systems and electronic systems.

• Position is required to stand more than 8 hours as necessary

• Position is required to climb stairs daily

• Required to adhere to all safety procedures

• Required to wear PPE at all times

• Performs related and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work any shift and extended hours.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer, Electromechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.

Skills

• Computer Literate

Required Attributes

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment

• Must be extremely motivated and willing to learn

• Strong Technical and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail with great organization skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to think, prioritize and work independently as well as in a team environment

Language

• Excellent verbal and written Communication skills in English and Spanish(Required)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to stand, walk and sit for long periods in front of a computer, see, talk, and hear.The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (50) pounds. The associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicle traffic, a wide range of temperatures and noise levels.

Compensation Range: $21.00-$25.00

In addition to a competitive salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: vacation time, sick time, bereavement leave, paid holidays and medical benefits and 401(k) savings plan.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what we anticipate to pay for this position, based on internal equity and budget.