Harvest Operator - Seasonal

Sugar-Cane-Growers-Cooperative-of-Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is seeking an experienced harvester operator to support field sugarcane harvests. You will operate the harvester, safely load wagons, and move through fields while coordinating with co-workers.

Adherence to safety rules and PPE usage is essential. Daily equipment inspections are required, and shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1+ year of farm equipment operating experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Regular attendance is expected during your scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Operates sugarcane harvester to perform harvesting tasks.
• Safely loads wagons with harvesters while navigating fields.
• Maneuvers harvester to ensure safety near canals, tractors, and co-workers.
• Strictly follows all safety rules and uses PPE correctly.
• Performs basic daily inspections on equipment and other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Independent work

Communication

Spanish bilingual

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Operating harvester for sugarcane harvesting, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of equipment when loading wagons and navigating fields. This role requires strict adherence to safety regulations and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Additionally, the position involves conducting daily visual and mechanical inspections of equipment and performing other related tasks as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Operates sugarcane harvester to perform tasks related to harvesting sugarcane.Proven capability to operate harvesters efficiently and safely.Safely loading wagons alongside harvesters navigating fields.Skilled in maneuvering harvester to ensure safety near canals, tractors and co-workers.Adheres strictly to all safety rules, regulations, or procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Perform basic daily inspections on equipment, both visual and mechanical checks.Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to be focused and be attentive for long hours.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with co-workers.Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.Good communication skills.Bilingual preferred (Spanish).EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.1+ year of farm equipment operating experience, preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Regular attendance is required during your scheduled shift, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.Must be able to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions depending on weather.Must be able to work in all positions (overhead, kneeling, reaching, crawling & working in small workspaces) & be able to lift up to 50 pounds.COMPANY VISION:SCGC’s vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.