What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvesting Tractor Driver position at American Sugar Refining?
Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.
OVERVIEW
The tractor driver position is responsible for transporting sugarcane from field to conveyor ramp site. Employee will be working in close proximity to canals, trucks, heavy equipment, and people. Position involves being focused and attentive for long hours. Safe work practices and the ability to work in a multicultural environment is required.
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 experiences desired
- CDL class A -B Preferred
- Good communication skills & strong work ethic
- Must have reliable means of transportation
LOCATION OF ROLE
- South Bay, Fl.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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.