Shift Cane Testing Unit & Shredder Operator
About the role
Belize Sugar Industries needs a shift operator for its Cane Testing Unit. The operator directs cane delivery vehicles under the testing unit, takes an unbiased sample from each load, then shreds and mixes the sample and sends it to the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Operate the Cane Testing Unit
- Deliver samples to the wet laboratory through the chute
- Carry out routine checks on the sampling and shredding equipment
- Report faults to the maintenance team
- Keep sampling accurate to factory and regulatory standards
- Work with the cane scale and ticket booth staff
- Complete shift records for the laboratory supervisor
Requirements
- High school diploma with Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
- Strong attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate heavy machinery
- Basic Excel and Word
- Able to work in a fast-paced shift environment
Preferred qualifications
- Technical training
- Experience in a sugar factory or industrial plant
- Knowledge of cane testing, laboratory processes and mechanical equipment