Employment Opportunities and Information at SMBSC
Application Information
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An Equal Opportunity EmployerCurrent Opportunities
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Factory Laborer Positions
Opportunity to earn $12.57 - $14.52 per hour.
We are currently staffed. However, we continue to take employment applications should our need change.
Employment began August 31, 2009 and is expected to last through the end of March 2010.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old or have a high school diploma or GED.
*Primarily responsible for performing general labor throughout the factory, including cleaning.
*Employees can learn process positions with an hourly rate up to $14.52 per hour.
*Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including two weekends each month. Shifts work 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., working three days one week (36 hours) and four days (48 hours) the next week accumulating 84 hours every two weeks.
*Ability to lift and/or carry 50 lbs.
To apply, complete the employment application and indicate Factory Labor in the position desired. Note: Incomplete employment applications will not be considered. For more information contact Carol at 320-329-4146.
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Harvest Positions
Seasonal harvest positions available the end of September. These positions last approximately 4-5 weeks with employment ceasing the end of October.
Seasonal positions require working at one of our receiving stations located at Benson, Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, Clara City, Hector, Maynard, Milan, Murdock, Raymond, Redwood Falls or Renville.
Positions start the end of September and lasts through October. October requires 12 hour shifts (noon to midnight or midnight to noon), working 7 days a week if necessary.
Hourly rate is $10.19 with time and a half paid for hours worked over 8 in a day. Overtime paid for Saturday and Sunday work.
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Career Opportunities
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) is a major player in the agricultural community when it comes to employment opportunities. It takes people with specialized skills to ensure production goals are met. SMBSC employees have electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical skill sets.
| Career Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Information Systems |
| Administration | Instrumentation |
| Agriculturist | Machinist |
| Agronomy | Mechanical |
| Boiler Operators | Pipefitters |
| Chemists | Process |
| Clerical | Supervisors |
| Electricians | Water Treatment |
| Engineering | Welding |
Employee Benefits
SMBSC employs approximately 280 benefit rated employees as well as an additional 465 seasonal employees. Employees hired as year-round are offered the following benefits:
- Employer paid health and dental insurance premiums for Employee and dependents
- Employer paid life insurance premiums
- 401(k) Plan
- Pension
- Short-term and long term disability benefits
- Vacation - 1 week after 1 year of service and up to 6 weeks after 25 years of service
- Holidays
- Educational aid assistance
Contact Information
Human Resource Department
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
83550 County Road 21
PO Box 500
Renville MN 56284
Email: hr@smbsc.com
Phone: 320-329-4146
