What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Tractor Driver position at American Sugar Refining?
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 Farm Tractor Driver is responsible for safely transporting harvested sugarcane from field locations to the conveyor ramp site. This role requires consistent attention to detail and sustained focus during long work shifts. The employee will operate in close proximity to canals, trucks, heavy machinery, and field personnel, and must maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to be reliable, on time, and ready for work
- Must show ability to operate tractors pulling loaded wagons
- Must safely load wagons alongside Harvesters, approach, and go over ramp to allow wagons to be dumped
- Must maneuverer tractor to and from the field safely with other traffic
- Must follow all Safety guidelines and properly use personal protective equipment
WORK EXPERIENCES
- Previous tractor driving experience preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Some ability to read and write
- Some ability to communicate in English
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- No
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Safety Minded
- Good attendance
- Must follow instructions
- Must be flexible with schedule
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work respectfully and well with others
- Must have reliable means of transportation
- Previous tractor driver experience desired
- Good communication skills & strong work ethic
- Must have reliable means of transportation
LOCATION OF ROLE
- South Bay, Fl.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.