Belle Glade Sod Equipment Operator Job at King Ranch
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
To operate a tractor pulling sod wagons to transport pallets of sod from a sod field to the loading ramp and to operate a forklift to load pallets onto a flatbed trailer.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Operate a tractor and forklift and attach/hook-up implements to farm equipment.
- Visually inspect equipment and vehicles operated each day and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.
- Operate a forklift to load and unload pallets of sod onto sod wagons and load pallets on to flat bed trailers.
- Operate the water wagon and jigger pump to manually apply water to loading ramp area for dust control.
- Keep work area and equipment clean and maintained at all times.
- Perform all safety requirements as identified by the company safety policies and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Work a ten (10) hour shift, six (6) days per week with extended hours as necessary.
- Perform mechanical sod stacking duties.
- Help train new employees.
- Learn to operate other equipment in the functional area.
- Attend and participate in weekly, annual and other scheduled safety programs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
- No specific education required.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:
- Requires successful completion of a company drug screening.
- Requires ability to repetitively mount and dismount equipment.
- Requires ability to understand and follow directions in English or Spanish.
- Requires minimum vision standards and depth perception.
- Requires ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
- Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers. Requires ability to understand and comply with posted work rules and procedures.
- Requires ability to accept constructive criticism.
- Requires ability to properly manage and handle pesticides, fertilizers, fuels, and lubricants.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (IF APPLICABLE)
- No supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)
- Requires ability to withstand seasonal temperature changes and windy conditions for up to ten (10) hours per day.
- Requires ability to withstand prolonged exposure to vibrating motions.
- Requires ability to lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds.
- Requires sitting for up to eight (8) hours per day. Requires ability to repetitively mount and dismount equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in various field locations.
- Work requires exposure to all temperature and weather extremes, moving equipment, wetness, dust, fumes, and require walking on soft muck and hard and uneven surfaces.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate with others.
Must be able to accept corrective criticism from supervisor.
Must be willing to take on a variety of assignments as assigned by management on an as-needed basis within the department and within other areas of King Ranch if necessary.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Primary Location
: US-FL-SOUTH BAY
Work Locations
: Florida Farm 8050 South U.S. 27 SOUTH BAY 33493
Job
: Equipment
Organization
: Farm
Schedule
: Regular
Shift
: Standard
Job Type
: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting
: Jan 17, 2023, 1:57:42 PM
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