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Agricultural Equipment Operator

St. Mary Sugar Cooperative, Inc.

Jeanerette, LA

$14.83 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13375796205
Email address to Apply:
mguidry@stmarysugar.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
35
Job Duties:
Job duties include operating equipment to harvest and haul sugarcane in connection with the harvesting of a perishable crop; perform manual labor to assist in harvesting/unloading sugarcane; repair/maintain farm vehicles, implements, mechanical equipment and trucks; 2 months previous experience of operating sugarcane harvest equipment required. Job involves extensive sitting, exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, and frequent stooping. Worker must be able to lift/carry sufficient weight (approximately 50 pounds) to move equipment and material necessary to complete assigned tasks.  The Employer will rely on workers own representations and observations of workers to assess if the workers meet this qualification. Travel is required to and from field locations; transportation is provided; drug screening may be required upon hire and randomly (paid for by employer). Bonus may be paid at the end of contract at the discretion of the employer. Base hours offered is 40 hours; overtime hours are usually offered during plentiful season and may include an additional 10- 40 hours of overtime work depending on the nature of the season; higher wage may be paid based on experience. Daily schedule includes one unpaid lunch hour. Las tareas laborales incluyen operar equipos para cosechar y transportar caña de azúcar en relación con la cosecha de un cultivo perecedero; realizar trabajos manuales para ayudar en la cosecha/descarga de caña de azúcar; reparar/mantener vehículos, implementos, equipos mecánicos y camiones agrícolas; Se requiere 2 meses de experiencia previa en la operación de equipos de cosecha de caña de azúcar. El trabajo implica estar mucho tiempo sentado, exposición a temperaturas extremas, movimientos repetitivos y agacharse con frecuencia. El trabajador debe poder levantar/llevar peso suficiente (aproximadamente 50 libras) para mover el equipo y el material necesarios para completar las tareas asignadas.  El Empleador se basará en las propias representaciones y observaciones de los trabajadores para evaluar si los trabajadores cumplen con esta calificación. Se requiere viajar hacia y desde lugares de campo; se proporciona transporte; Es posible que se requiera detección de drogas al momento del alquiler y de forma aleatoria (pagada por el empleador). La bonificación podrá pagarse al final del contrato a discreción del empleador. Las horas base ofrecidas son 40 horas; las horas extras generalmente se ofrecen durante la temporada abundante y pueden incluir entre 10 y 40 horas adicionales de trabajo extra dependiendo de la naturaleza de la temporada; se puede pagar un salario más alto en función de la experiencia. El horario diario incluye una hora de almuerzo no remunerada.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
2
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
St. Mary Sugar Cooperative, Inc.
Location:
Jeanerette, LA 70544

Worksite

Address:
20056 LA Highway 182 + farmland within a 5 mile radius, Jeanerette, LA 70544

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25177-130779
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
7/9/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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