Harvester/Heavy Duty Operator

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&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle'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.

All applications submitted must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Updated police record
• Two (2) reference letters
• Copies of recent transcripts

The Harvester/Heavy Duty Operator 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Certification or training in heavy equipment or agricultural machinery is an asset
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience operating harvesting or heavy agricultural equipment is preferred
• Valid driver’s license; Class E or heavy-duty equipment is an asset

Skills and Competencies: 

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to identify and respond to routine machine-related issues effectively
• Capacity to perform physically demanding tasks and work under unusual or high-pressure conditions, including repairs to critical machine components

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials required for the safe and effective operation of machinery
• Excellent communication and observation skills

• Ability to motivate others and foster effective teamwork

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operate the tractors in a safe and efficiently manner.
• Ensure to follow all instructions and procedures given by the supervisors and do an excellent job.
• 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.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment
• Provide support for other agricultural team activities as required, including cane burning, in-field harvesting assistance, and water transportation
• Demonstrate punctuality by reporting to the workplace and assigned transportation pickup location on time
• Take responsibility for the equipment being operated by conducting a thorough inspection and verifying the machine’s condition before use
• Complete the tractor and checklist log on a daily basis at the end of each work shift.

All applications submitted must include the following and addressed to:

Sr. Human Resources Manager

Belize Sugar Industries Limited

Tower Hill, Orange Walk

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Updated police record
• Two (2) reference letters
• Copies of recent transcripts

The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is June 10, 2026.

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.