Payloader Operator 2

United States Sugar Corporation; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation seeks a shift-based equipment operator to transfer bagasse and related materials, ensuring a continuous fuel supply to mill boilers. The role requires independent work and teamwork, with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The position involves operating a large loader, inspecting equipment, and performing minor repairs. Candidates must pass drug/background checks, obtain forklift/skid steer certifications within 30 days, and follow safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must pass basic skills and mechanical aptitude tests.
• Must be 18+ with a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Must read, write and speak English to understand instructions, radios, and safety rules.
• New hires must pass a drug test and background screening.
• Must obtain forklift and skid steer certification within 30 days of employment.
• Physically able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large wheel loader (>8 cubic yards) to move bagasse and materials as directed.
• Conduct equipment inspections (fluids, tires, belts, filters) and document results.
• Operate various heavy equipment as needed in assigned locations.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance (refueling, lubrication, parts replacement, cleaning).
• Abide by company policies and safety regulations; complete trainings and certifications.
• Ensure safe distribution of bagasse to maintain continuous fuel supply to boilers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English literacy

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Skid steer certification

Job description

Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

SUMMARY

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.