Sugar Equipment Operator: Heavy Machinery Specialist

Sugar-Cane-Growers-Cooperative-of-Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate loaders, forklifts, tractors, and trailers across our Sugar operations in Palm Beach County. You will support sugar and molasses handling while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Class E license, and ability to perform routine maintenance checks. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate a wide variety of heavy equipment used in sugar production.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in high-pressure environments.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and address operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy machinery such as loaders, forklifts, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, trains, jockey trucks, and trailers.
• Load and unload sugar, molasses, and related materials with forklifts, loaders, and similar equipment.
• Transport sugarcane and molasses to designated locations.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on all equipment and report any repairs needed.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces in compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in manual labor tasks as needed, such as cleaning equipment and handling materials.
• Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.

Skills

Safety-focused operation

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Problem solving

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL or heavy equipment certs

Driver’s License Class E

Job description

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate loaders, forklifts, tractors, and trailers across our Sugar operations in Palm Beach County. You will support sugar and molasses handling while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Class E license, and ability to perform routine maintenance checks. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support a diverse team.