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American Crystal Sugar Company

Beet sugar producer and cooperative

Pulp Drier Fireman & Drum Man

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 2
Full-timeHillsboro, ND, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or a GED certificate is required.
  • Individuals are required to take a Mechanical Aptitude Test and Basic Skills Test to verify basic skills and knowledge.
  • Individuals are required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute the duties and tasks of this position.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively and perform basic math.
  • Must understand and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety rules.
  • Must be able to reference, read, and understand how to use Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and adjust all pulp dryer controls, automation, and computer systems located in the dryer control room at the factory.
  • Respond appropriately in case of drum fire or fire in any other related equipment.
  • Collect pulp samples for moisture tests.
  • Maintain maximum pulp dryer output.
  • Maintain maximum pellet production.
  • Communicate promptly and accurately in case of any problems or issues.
  • Operate within prescribed parameters on dried pulp moisture, pellet moisture, and bulk density of pellets.
  • Make rounds in the pulp dryers and monitor and add lubrication to the systems as needed.
  • Implement emergency procedures in the event of steam dryer plug, drum fire, or a fire in related equipment.
  • Generate and prioritize maintenance notifications.
  • May monitor and operate the steam dryer.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work overtime as required.

About the Company

American Crystal Sugar Company

Beet sugar producer and cooperative

American Crystal Sugar Company is an agricultural cooperative that produces sugar and other agricultural products. It is owned by about 2,750 growers who cultivate roughly one-third of the nation’s sugar beet acreage in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota. It is the largest beet sugar producer in the United States and sells around 15 percent of the country’s sugar. The company runs sugar factories in Crookston, East Grand Forks, and Moorhead, Minnesota, and in Drayton and Hillsboro, North Dakota, with its technical services center and corporate headquarters in Moorhead. Employees and growers emphasize safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, offering multiple growth paths for professionals across roles such as accounting, engineering, factory operations, supervision, and management. Customers include well-known food brands, and American Crystal aims to be the supplier of choice by delivering safe, high-quality products on time and by building trusted partnerships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Moorhead, MN
Founded
1973

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