Tractor Driver

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 primary responsibility will be to operate tractors, implements, and other farm machinery/equipment safely and effectively. This individual will perform general fieldwork related to our operations and will be required to participate in trainings, workshops and staff meetings related to farm operations.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control operations equipment • Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

• Determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

• Operate equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines and irrigation equipment

• Daily inspection of equipment to make sure it's working conditions, and notify supervisors in case something is wrong

• Walk besides or ride on planting machines while in the mechanical planters at specified intervals

• Adjust farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions

• Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, using bolts and hand tools

• Operate equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines and irrigation equipment

• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunction

WORK EXPERIENCES & REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driving license • Pass a background check

• Experience of ploughing, drilling, harvesting (including combining), fertilizing (including relevant record keeping)

• Must be able to work on own initiative and pay attention to detail

• Knowledge of machines, tools, and relevant equipment

• Knowledge of processes and procedure in farming

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the farming

• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions

• The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object

• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

• The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.

• The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene

• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

• The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs

• The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion

• The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead

• The ability to see under low light conditions, to see details at a distance, and to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.

• Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.

• Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.

• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.

• Establishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrous and vulnerable.

• Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.

• Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.

• Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.

LOCATION OF ROLE

Belle Glade, FL

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.