Payloader Operator 2

United States Sugar Corp; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corp. is seeking a Loader/Equipment Operator to work in shifts with overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays, to ensure a continuous bagasse supply for mill boilers.

You will operate a large wheel loader, perform inspections, and carry out minor repairs while maintaining safety and teamwork in an outdoor plant environment. The role requires passing company aptitude tests, drug screening, and a 30-day certification window for forklift and skid steer.

Qualifications

• Must pass Company-designated tests for basic skills and job aptitude.
• Must be 18 years or older with no disqualifying disciplinary history.
• Must read, write and speak English to understand instructions and safety rules.
• New hires must pass drug testing and pre-employment background screening.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform all essential job functions and obtain forklift/skid steer certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large wheel loader (>8 cubic yards) to move bagasse, compost and other materials as directed.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and document results in written reports.
• Operate various heavy equipment as needed and perform routine maintenance (refueling, lubrication, parts replacement, cleaning).
• Comply with company policies and health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Complete safety trainings, pre-shift meetings, and required certifications.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Reporting to the Equipment Supervisor, this is a shift-work position with periodic overtime and recall requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working independently or in a team with minimal supervision to safely and efficiently transfer bagasse (or other materials) ensuring a continuous fuel supply (bagasse) to the mill boilers, and managing the distribution of bagasse in the field.

FUNCTIONS

• Operate large wheel loader, with bucket capacity greater than 8 cubic yards, to move bagasse, compost and/or others materials as directed by supervision
• Conduct equipment inspections such as checking fluids, tires, belts, and changing filters, documenting results and submitting written equipment reports.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment in any assigned location as needed, including but not limited to; small wheel loader, articulated truck, skid steer, fork lift, tractors and aerial equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment including but not limited to; refueling, lubrication, filter changes, replacing broken/missing parts, cleaning and general housekeeping of equipment and assigned work area.
• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Must be able to use both feet and hands to manipulate foot and hand controls simultaneously
• Must have experience operating large wheel loader with 8 cubic yard capacity.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Obtain forklift and skid steer certification within 30 days of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary duties are conducted while seated in heavy equipment operating in an open outdoor environment, exposed to variable/extreme weather, reduced visibility, blowing dust and particles, and moving machinery while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, and/or ear plugs), regularly climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and walking on soft and uneven ground.

Occasional duties will require lifting, loading, pushing and pulling of up to 55lbs unassisted, operating power equipment such as air compressors and power washers, and the use of hand tools.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.