What are the responsibilities and job description for the BF - Kiln Leader position at ASR Group/Domino Sugar?
ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of over 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products.
Overview
The Kiln Leader is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of kilns, draw systems, and conveyors.
Detailed Roles & Responsibilities
- Starts and stops burners in kilns following a prescribed procedure; maintains constant temperature.
- Ensures the proper direction and flow of char.
- Stops leaks in kilns with prescribed material and makes other minor repairs to kilns.
- Observes operation of furnace to detect conditions such as leaks, correct pressure, cleanliness, and even burning, and reports any malfunction to Foreman.
- Observes and maintains operation of draw system and conveyors for proper operation.
- Cleans dryer screens and brushes hummer screens.
- Starts and stops boneblack elevators.
- Adjusts gravity separator, takes samples, and checks density from separator.
- Distributes boneblack as necessary by means of conveyor system to appropriate hopper in prescribed manner.
- Keeps char flowing through dryers.
- Fills sacks with boneblack from gravity separator and screens to specified weight.
- Takes measurements of hoppers for stock.
- Takes samples, carries to laboratory, and returns empty bottles as directed.
- Sweeps, rakes, shovels, screens, and bags discarded boneblack.
- Assists other classifications as necessary.
Work Experiences
- Must have 1 to 2 years of experience working in an industrial setting.
Education Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is preferred.
Essential Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Attributes)
- Must have the ability to regulate temperature in burners for maximum efficiency.
- Must be able to learn and develop knowledge of the complete char revivification system.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Should be able to work independently and also efficiently within a team setting.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Hourly Rate
- Starting Rate: $26.34
- Paid sick time and vacation after 90-day probationary period.
Location of Role
- Chalmette, LA
Salary : $26
