Organic Field Laborer

American Sugar Refining; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation in South Bay, FL is seeking an Organic Field Laborer to support daily field operations, planting, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of organically grown crops, while complying with organic practices and safety procedures.

The role involves preparing fields, weeding, irrigation assistance, operating hand tools, sorting and packing produce, and reporting issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming or field labor is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, weed, and harvest organic crops.
• Prepare fields for planting by clearing debris and assisting with soil preparation.
• Assist with irrigation setup, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Operate hand tools and basic farm equipment safely and effectively.
• Harvest crops and sort, grade, and package produce according to quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Follow organic farming standards to ensure certification requirements.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting harvested crops and materials.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to supervision.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

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 Organic Field Laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the planting, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of organically grown crops. This position supports daily field operations while ensuring compliance with organic farming practices, company policies, and safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, weed, and harvest organic crops according to established farming practices.
• Prepare fields for planting by clearing debris, spreading organic amendments, and assisting with soil preparation.
• Perform hand weeding and other non-chemical pest and weed management activities.
• Assist with irrigation setup, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Operate hand tools and basic farm equipment safely and effectively.
• Harvest crops and sort, grade, and package produce according to quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Follow organic farming standards and procedures to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting harvested crops and materials.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or crop abnormalities to supervision.
• Follow all company safety policies and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous agricultural or field labor experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of farm safety practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, dusty, and outdoor environments.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work environment with exposure to sun, heat, rain, insects, and uneven terrain.
• Seasonal overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs and harvest schedules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of organic farming practices is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality crops.
• Ability to work safely and maintain productivity in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

LOCATION

South Bay, FL

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