Yard Truck Operator - Harvest Season Seat

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA

10d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Truck Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers in all-weather conditions on Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida property. The Operator must be able to navigate narrow roads, maneuver around obstacles, load and unload trailers of cane and maintain the yard truck in good working condition. Yard truck operators must comply with all safety and security regulations. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are also essential for this role.

Requirements

• Basic level mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Regular Class “E” Driver’s license, required
• High school diploma, GED (or equivalent experience), with at least two (2) years of previous related experience, intermediate level industrial / commercial driving skills.
• Regular attendance is required during your scheduled shift, which will include weekends and holidays.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CDL, preferred
• Bilingual and Biliterate – English and Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move loaded and empty cane trailers around the yard ensuring aged cane is positioned to be dumped and grinded based on the age of the sugar cane and time spent in yard.
• Responsible for moving loaded and empty cane trailers within the yard to cane receiving dump for the processing of cane into the facility.
• Ensure that all DOT regulations are followed.
• 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.

Benefits

• Up to forty (40) Hours of vacation time after completing thirty (30) days of continuous employment.
• Up to twenty (20) hours of sick time after completing thirty (30) days of continuous employment.
• Free access to Calm Health, a personalized digital mental health platform.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees