Process Operator, Houlton

<p>We use innovative technology to turn raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients for our customers. These ingredients are used in products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day.</p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Passionate safety commitment including the belief that all injuries can be prevented.</li><li>Self-disciplined and possessing the integrity to uphold Company Values at all times.</li><li>Self-motivated, committed, and dependable team contributor</li><li>Ability to learn new concepts and information using process procedures, manuals and diagrams.</li><li>Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information, both written and verbal.</li><li>Ability to use Microsoft Office products.</li><li>Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb stairs, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.</li><li>All open positions are shift work with all operators having a fixed 40-hour schedule based on set shift times. The sites current shift schedule is 3 8hr shifts each day (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm, 7am) including weekends and holidays. Additionally, our team members can be required to work overtime and call-in as business needs require.</li><li>Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Must be 18 years of age or older.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education & Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>High school diploma/equivalent or higher education required.</li><li>Mechanical or chemical equipment operating experience desired.</li></ul><p></p><p>​<b><span>Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Pay for this position is $27.22</b></p><p></p><p><span>In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to: </span></p><ul><li><span>Medical, Dental, Vision coverages</span></li><li><span>Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave</span></li><li><span>401K with company match</span></li><li><span>Company paid life insurance</span></li><li><span>Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as:<span>  </span>Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more! </span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle.<span>  We offer</span> multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities</span></p><p><b>California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")</b></p><p></p><p><span>The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.</span></p><p></p><p></p><h2><b>Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.</b></h2>

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