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Clewiston, FL · On-site

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Sugar in 1994, which not only transports sugar cane to the factory, but also transports finished sugar products, citrus products, fertilizer, farm equipment, aggregates, and other freight ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for sugar cane in the United States is $63.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sugar Cane job typically involves cultivating, harvesting, and processing sugar cane, a tall grass grown for its sweet juice used in sugar production. Workers may plant, irrigate, and maintain the crops, as well as cut and transport the harvested cane to mills for processing. Jobs in this field range from farm laborers to machine operators and technicians in sugar mills. The work can be physically demanding and is often seasonal, depending on the climate and growing conditions.

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Daily responsibilities in sugar cane farming often include planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and harvesting the cane crop, as well as maintaining equipment and monitoring the health of the plants for pests or disease. You might also be responsible for operating machinery, preparing the land, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed in the field. Collaboration with other team members is common, especially during harvest season when efficient teamwork is essential. The work can be both physically demanding and rewarding, offering the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on agricultural experience.

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To thrive as a Sugar Cane Farmer or Worker, you need a strong understanding of agricultural practices, physical stamina, and basic machinery operation, often obtained through hands-on experience or vocational training. Familiarity with tools like machetes, tractors, harvesters, and sometimes basic irrigation systems is typical, and certification in agricultural safety can be advantageous. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and time management are important soft skills for success in the field. These competencies are critical for maximizing crop yield, ensuring safety, and contributing to a productive harvest season.

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Infographic showing various Sugar Cane job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,583 per year, or $63.7 per hour.

Sugar Boiler

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA

Belle Glade, FL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Sugar Boiler assists with the operation of steam heated vacuum pans, batch cookers and crystallization to manufacture raw sugar during the harvest season by setting temperature and pressure gauges on cooking machines to produce sugar and performing related sugar boiling work as needed or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Provide leadership in the absence of the shift supervisor and coordinate the work of other employees to maintain smooth operations and meet production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all operations of the assigned vacuum pans.
Coordinate the operation of the assigned vacuum pans under the Raw Sugar Production Supervisor's instructions.
Control the development and growth of sugar crystals in the vacuum pans manually and/or by using instruments.
Discharge massecuite with uniform and proper size crystals.
Avoid false grains and/or conglomerates.
Achieve the correct purity and brix in the minimum time.
Operate computers that control the pans, including navigating through multiple screens.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have intermediate verbal, written and computers skills.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
  • Bilingual and Biliterate - English and Spanish, preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma, GED (or equivalent experience), and at least three (3) year of experience in sugar fabrication processes and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Regular attendance is required during your schedule shift.
  • Must be able to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions depending on weather.
  • Must be able to work in all positions (overhead, kneeling, reaching, crawling & working in small workspaces) & be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

FIRST-CLASS BENEFITS:We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to:

  • Health, dental, vision
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
  • Employee assistance program - offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
  • 401(k) program with highly competitive match
  • Tuition reimbursement

COMPANY VISION:

SCGC's vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is comprised of mostly family-owned grower-members who produce approximately 4 million tons of sugarcane yielding approximately 400,000 tons of raw sugar and 20 million gallons of molasses, grown on over roughly 75,000 acres of land primarily in Palm Beach County, Florida. With over 500 employees, the Cooperative is responsible for the mechanical harvest of sugarcane per annum, and then processing and marketing the sugar, molasses and other by-products. Learn more at https://www.scgc.org.

In addition to our core business, SCGC, along with its partner Florida Crystals Corporation, own and operate the world's largest cane sugar refining company ASR Group International (ASR). ASR owns nine sugar refineries and two raw sugar mills in seven countries with the capacity to produce more than 6 million tons of refined sugar annually. The company produces a full line of consumer, industrial specialty and food service products under various prestigious brand names including Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul. Learn more at https://www.asr-group.com.

In 2018, SCGC, Florida Crystals Corporation and ASR Group founded and launched Tellus Products. Tellus is an innovative packaging company that upcycles our left-over sugarcane fiber and converts it to sustainable tableware and foodservice products, including plates, bowls and take-out containers that compost back to soil in less than 75 days. Learn more at https://www.tellusproducts.com.

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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