Tractor Driver Harvesting

Florida Crystals Corporation; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation, a fully integrated cane sugar company based in South Bay, Florida, is seeking a Harvesting Tractor Driver. The role involves safely transporting harvested sugarcane from field locations to the conveyor ramp site while adhering to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, and able to read and write basic English. The job is on-site in South Bay, with responsibilities including maneuvering tractors around harvesters, wagons, and

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Safely operate tractors pulling loaded wagons.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE as required.
• Basic reading/writing and English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Safely operate tractors while pulling loaded wagons.
• Safely position and load wagons alongside harvesters.
• Approach and travel over the conveyor ramp safely to allow wagons to be unloaded.
• Safely maneuver the tractor to and from field locations around other vehicles and equipment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and properly use PPE.

Skills

Tractor operation

Safety procedures

Punctuality

English literacy

Education

Basic reading & writing

Basic English

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 Harvesting Tractor Driver is responsible for safely transporting harvested sugarcane from field locations to the conveyor ramp site. This position requires consistent attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus during long work shifts. The employee will work in close proximity to canals, trucks, heavy equipment, and field personnel and must strictly follow all established safety procedures.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Must be reliable, punctual, and ready for work as scheduled
• Safely operate tractors while pulling loaded wagons
• Safely position and load wagons alongside harvesters
• Approach and travel over the conveyor ramp safely to allow wagons to be unloaded
• Safely maneuver the tractor to and from field locations while operating around other vehicles and equipment
• Follow all safety guidelines and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous tractor-driving experience preferred
• Previous experience operating tractors with loaded wagons is desirable

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Basic ability to read and write
• Basic ability to communicate in English

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Flexibility to work varying schedules as required
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with others
• Reliable means of transportation
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic

LOCATION OF ROLE

South Bay, Florida

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