Farm Tractor Driver

Florida Crystals; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation, located in South Bay, FL, is seeking a Farm Tractor Driver to safely transport harvested sugarcane from fields to the conveyor ramp. The role requires attentiveness, reliability, and the ability to work around canals, heavy machinery, and field personnel.

Responsibilities include operating tractors pulling loaded wagons, loading wagons with harvesters, and following all safety guidelines with PPE; basic reading/writing and basic English communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and reliable with good attendance.
• Able to read and write at a basic level; communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors pulling loaded wagons.
• Load wagons with harvesters and guide them to the ramp for dumping.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and wear PPE.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability.

Skills

Safety Minded

Good attendance

Follow Instructions

Flexible schedule

Work independently

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Education

Basic literacy

Basic English 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 desiredGood communication skills & strong work ethic
• Must have reliable means of transportation

LOCATION OF ROL\

• 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.