Yard Truck Operator - Harvest Season Seat

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA • BELLE GLADE, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers in all-weather conditions on Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida property. Work involves loading and unloading trailers of cane and maintaining the yard truck in good working condition in compliance with all safety and security regulations. Conducts comprehensive post-harvest cleanup operations including pressure washing company trucks, removing debris, and maintaining overall campus cleanliness to support a safe and organized work environment. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.
• Must possess and maintain a regular Class E Driver’s License
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions depending on weather
• Ability to navigate narrow roads and maneuver around obstacles
• Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily schedules
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workers
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented team
• Ability to follow public safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job duties
• Tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds).
• Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
• Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.
• Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate level industrial / commercial driving skills
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, orally and in writing
• Bilingual – English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Moves loaded and empty cane trailers within the yard to the cane receiving dump for the processing of cane into the facility
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections of the yard truck to ensure it is in good working condition
• Reports any mechanical issues or damage to the truck promptly
• Communicates effectively with other workers and supervisors to prevent accidents
• Conducts comprehensive post-harvest cleanup operations including pressure washing company trucks, removing debris, and maintaining overall campus cleanliness to ensure a safe and organized work environment
• Works collaboratively with other team members and supervisors to achieve project goals
• Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Follows organizational and public safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED