What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tractor Operator - YR position at SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA?
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Operation of farm tractors, combines, and related farming equipment for the purpose of land preparation and farm maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operation of farm tractors, combines, and related farming equipment to perform tasks such as, but not limited to discing, plowing, and cultivating.
- As needed, mixing / applying fertilizers, herbicides / insecticides, mowing and earth moving.
- Perform basic maintenance on farm equipment on both a visual and mechanical basis utilizing computer diagnostics (via computer dashboard).
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to utilize an on-board computer dashboard & Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and properly handling, measuring and applying various farm related chemicals.
- Basic level computer / GPS and mechanical skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Bilingual and Biliterate – English and Spanish, preferred.
LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Regular Class “E” Driver’s license.
- Florida Pesticide Applicator Certification and License, preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- 1 year of farm equipment operating experience (tractors, combines, discs, plows, cultivating and chemical application equipment)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regular attendance is required during your scheduled shift.
- Must be able to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions depending on weather.
- Must be able to work in all positions (overhead, kneeling, reaching, crawling & working in small workspaces) & be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
FIRST-CLASS BENEFITS: We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to:
- Health, dental, vision
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
- Employee assistance program – offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
- 401(k) program with highly competitive match
- Tuition reimbursement
COMPANY VISION:
SCGC’s vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.
Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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