Hi, my name is Ian Laurie and I have worked at American Crystal sugar since 2007. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to use the tools and training that Crystal Sugar has provided to help myself grow and be a great employee. I take pride in my lack of safety incidents and strive to work hard and safely. I feel like i can handle any task given and can learn quickly, I get along well with others and look forward to my future with Crystal Sugar
As a Pan Boiler at American Crystal Sugar, my responsibilities are to ensure proper growth of the sugar crystal while maintaining proper temperature, moisture and color for storage.
As a Process technician, my responsibilities included ensuring the sugar making process went as seamlessly as possible while working an a safe manner. I am trained in several areas of the factory including water treatment, pulp dryer operations, lime kiln operations, carbonation, juice softening, knife station, flume systems, pan boiling and associated sugar end operations.
I have obtained many certifications over the years including
-80 hours of basic welding (Northland Technical College)
-Hazwopper
-Spill training
-Osha 10
-MSET
-Code blue training (not a current member)
-heavy equipment operator (forklift, skidsteer, backhoe, payloader, manlift)