Tractor 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 Tractor Operator will be responsible for operating tractors to carry out a variety of agricultural tasks, including ploughing, bush hogging, transporting trailers, and towing hi-tip wagons for cane loading operations. During mechanical harvesting, the Tractor Operator works alongside the harvester using a tractor with a hi-tip wagon to facilitate the loading and transport of billeted cane.

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 verbal and written instructions
• Ability to identify and respond to routine mechanical issues affecting equipment
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work under atypical conditions, including repairs to critical machine components
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials required for machine operation
• Ability to work in a safe, clean, and efficient manner
• Strong observation and attention-to-detail skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operate tractors in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow all instructions, procedures, and guidelines provided by supervisors to ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and mechanics regarding machine maintenance and repairs, and report any mechanical faults immediately
• Assist with routine tractor maintenance, including blowing radiators and greasing hi-tip wagons
• Conduct routine and scheduled machine inspections before operation
• Complete the tractor checklist and daily log at the end of each work shift
• Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while operating machinery
• Participate in meetings organized by supervisors and contribute feedback, comments, and suggestions related to operations

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.