GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Bagasse Equipment Operator is part of the site operations team on shift and is responsible for safely operating the mobile plant to carry out the transportation and stockpiling of bagasse. The Bagasse Equipment Operator is responsible to the safe operation of heavy equipment to move bagasse between conveyors and storage area ensuring conveyers are always full of bagasse for proper operation of the boilers which will prevent blackouts throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Safely operating the pay loader and other relevant equipment to carry out the transportation and stockpiling of bagasse.
• During times of high crush rates, surplus bagasse is produced and needs to be managed, this involves transporting surplus bagasse to the site stockpiles and profiling the stockpile with the loader to the site standard.
• When fiber production is low, the Loader Operator will be required to help with general Boiler Room cleaning and supporting Boiler Room staff with general duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Self-motivated
• Bilingual and Biliterate – English and Spanish, preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma, GED (or equivalent experience), one (1) year experience operating heavy 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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- One (1) year experience operating heavy equipment
- Ability to safely operate pay loader and other relevant heavy equipment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy conditions
- Ability to work in all positions (overhead, kneeling, reaching, crawling, small spaces) and lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to adapt to a multicultural environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and remain calm under pressure
- Self-motivated with regular attendance during scheduled shift
- Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
- Perform work in compliance with Corporate / OSHA safety standards
What We Do
Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is a vertically integrated agricultural enterprise that harvests, transports, and processes sugarcane grown primarily in Palm Beach County, Florida.
