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Harvester/Heavy Duty Operator (Orange Walk, OW, BZ) @ Florida Crystals Corporation

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<p>The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&amp;H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate &amp; Lyle®, Lyle&apos;s®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.</p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">All applications submitted must include the following:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Cover letter</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Résumé</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Updated police record</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Two (2) reference letters</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Copies of recent transcripts</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:118%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The <strong>Harvester/Heavy Duty Operator</strong> is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a harvester machine used in the cutting of green or burnt sugar cane, as well as other heavy-duty equipment such as tractor trucks, loaders, and bulldozers. The role also requires a working knowledge of the mechanical functions of these machines, including basic parts identification, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:118%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:118%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Qualifications</span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> and Experience:</span></u></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Certification or training in heavy equipment or agricultural machinery is an asset</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience operating harvesting or heavy agricultural equipment is preferred </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Valid driver’s license; Class E or heavy-duty equipment is an asset</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;line-height:118%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Skills and Competencies</span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to identify and respond to routine machine-related issues effectively</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Capacity to perform physically demanding tasks and work under unusual or high-pressure conditions, including repairs to critical machine components</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials required for the safe and effective operation of machinery</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent communication and observation skills</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to motivate others and foster effective teamwork</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:118%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Role</span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="line-height:118%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">s and Responsibilities:</span></u></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Operate the tractors in a safe and efficiently manner.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ensure to follow all instructions and procedures given by the supervisors and do an excellent job.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Communicate at all times with the supervisors and mechanics for the repairs and maintenance of the machines. Report any mechanical failure immediately to the supervisors. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide support for other agricultural team activities as required, including cane burning, in-field harvesting assistance, and water transportation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Demonstrate punctuality by reporting to the workplace and assigned transportation pickup location on time</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:125%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Take responsibility for the equipment being operated by conducting a thorough inspection and verifying the machine’s condition before use</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Complete the tractor and checklist log on a daily basis at the end of each work shift.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#424143"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">All applications submitted must include the following and addressed to:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Sr. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#424143">Human Resources Manager</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#424143">Belize Sugar Industries Limited</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#424143">Tower Hill, Orange Walk </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c"> </span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Cover letter</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Résumé</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Updated police record</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Two (2) reference letters</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">Copies of recent transcripts</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:75%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#008f4c">The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is June 10, 2026.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:75%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </p><p> </p> <p>For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.</p>

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