Pay: From $27.53 per hour
Job Title: Agricultural Mechanic 3
Location: Amalgamated Sugar Company – Nyssa, Oregon
Amalgamated Sugar Company is looking for an experienced mechanic to handle maintenance and construction on sugarbeet pilers in the Nyssa, OR area. This role is ideal for someone mechanically inclined who enjoys working outdoors. Work is primarily outdoors during spring, summer, and fall, with maintenance tasks in the shop during winter months.
As a leader in the sugar industry, Amalgamated Sugar thrives on innovation—and that starts with great people. We’re seeking candidates who are adaptable and can succeed in a dynamic environment.
Essential Job Functions:- Prioritize safety at all times.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Possess basic mechanical skills, knowledge of power tools, welding, steel cutting, and the ability to read measuring devices.
- Provide your own mechanic’s hand tools for daily use.
- Communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
- Routinely climb stairs and ladders.
- Work in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors.
- Read and understand written instructions, including safety procedures, signs, schedules, MSDS, and manufacturing standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping standards.
- Be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to pass Math, Reading, and Bennett Mechanical tests at CSI.
- Hold a Class A CDL and current DOT Medical Card or obtain both within 6 months of hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:- 401(k) and matching
- Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate: Required
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to pass Math, Reading, and Bennett Mechanical tests at CSI
- Hold a Class A CDL and current DOT Medical Card or obtain both within 6 months of hire
- Provide your own mechanic's hand tools for daily use
- Basic mechanical skills, knowledge of power tools, welding, steel cutting, and ability to read measuring devices
- Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form
- Routinely climb stairs and ladders and work in extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures
- Be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to relocate to the Nyssa, Oregon area
Amalgamated Sugar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a robust 401(k) match structure with an additional fixed employer contribution each pay period. This design is characterized as strong relative to many employers.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive (medical, dental, vision) alongside FSAs, company‑paid life insurance, disability, and an EAP. For many union‑covered roles, a recent agreement maintained zero‑premium employee health insurance for an extended period, underscoring depth and affordability.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions include paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, with mentions of generous accruals and separate sick leave banks. Paid parental and bereavement leave are also cited, adding breadth to the leave program.
Amalgamated Sugar Insights
What We Do
Amalgamated Sugar produces sugar from sugarbeets grown by the ~700 members of our cooperative. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar is the second-largest refiner and processor of sugar from sugarbeets in the United States.
Why Work With Us
At the Amalgamated Sugar Company, employees are part of a grower-owned company with strong values and a long-standing commitment to its people. Our Total Rewards Program supports employees by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.
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