Farm Tractor Driver

Florida Crystals Corporation; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation in South Bay, FL is seeking a Farm Tractor Driver responsible for safely transporting harvested sugarcane from fields to the conveyor ramp, while staying alert to nearby canals, trucks and heavy equipment.

The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, reliable attendance, and the ability to work independently and with others; prior tractor driving experience is preferred and English literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, on time, and ready for work.
• Must show ability to operate tractors pulling loaded wagons.
• Must safely load wagons alongside Harvesters, approach, and go over ramp to allow wagons to be dumped.
• Must maneuver tractor safely to and from the field with other traffic.
• Must follow all safety guidelines and properly use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors pulling loaded wagons.
• Load wagons alongside Harvesters and dump via ramp.
• Maneuver tractor safely with other traffic.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE.
• Be reliable and punctual for shifts.

Skills

Safety Minded

Good attendance

Follow instructions

Flexible schedule

Independent work

Respectful teamwork

Reliable transportation

Tractor driving experience desired

Good communication & work ethic

Education

Reading and writing ability

English language communication

Job description

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

OVERVIEW

The Farm Tractor Driver is responsible for safely transporting harvested sugarcane from field locations to the conveyor ramp site. This role requires consistent attention to detail and sustained focus during long work shifts. The employee will operate in close proximity to canals, trucks, heavy machinery, and field personnel, and must maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to be reliable, on time, and ready for work.


• Must show ability to operate tractors pulling loaded wagons.


• Must safely load wagons alongside Harvesters, approach, and go over ramp to allow wagons to be dumped.


• Must maneuverer tractor to and from the field safely with other traffic.x


• Must follow all Safety guidelines and properly use personal protective equipment.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Previous tractor driving experience preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Some ability to read and write.


• Some ability to communicate in English.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Safety Minded


• Good attendance


• Must follow instructions


• Must be flexible with schedule


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to work respectfully and well with others


• Must have reliable means of transportation


• Previous tractor driver experience desired


• Good communication skills & strong work ethic


• Must have reliable means of transportation

LOCATION OF ROLE

• South Bay, Fl.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.