Laborer

Job Details: Job Location: 1500 GEORGE WEDGWORTH WAY

• BELLE GLADE, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing manual work in support of sugar cane mill operations. Work involves assisting equipment operators, maintenance staff, and supervisors to ensure safe, efficient production and processing activities. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions in this job description are intended only as an illustration of the various types of duties that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if work is similar or related to the job. Operates and maintains yard truck dumping stations safely and efficiently during the crop season, ensuring that cane is properly dumped onto conveyors Coordinates with Dumper Operator to provide readings per trailer as required Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as greasing jacks, and address minor repairs as needed Cleans and maintains the cane dumping stations and surrounding facilities to ensure a safe and organized work environment During crop season, provides break coverage for the Dumper Operator Collaborates with team members to complete tasks efficiently and meet production goals Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times Follows organizational safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual – English and Spanish KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards related to industrial operations Skill in the use of hand/power tools Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workers Ability to work extended hours, especially during the peak sugar cane harvesting season Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner Ability to establish and maintain 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 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS: Depending on functional area of assignment, 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.

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 who are equally 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. Qualifications: