Cotton Gin Operator II

Description

Job Summary: Operate hydraulic presses and control panels, assist in maintenance, coordinate the team, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Key Highlights: 1. Operation and maintenance of hydraulic presses 2. Team coordination and risk analysis 3. Focus on safety and area cleanliness Operate hydraulic presses and control panels, and assist in maintenance by transporting parts and tools; perform daily machine checklists to ensure proper operation and adherence to safety regulations; coordinate the departmental team and intervene in cases of bale jamming, electrical or mechanical issues with the bale press. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Operate hydraulic presses using the control panel to produce cotton bales; * Operate fiber bale presses using the control panel and binding wires for fiber bales, ensuring optimal equipment performance and efficiency; * Wrap bales by covering processed bales to protect them from adverse weather conditions; * Assist in maintenance activities using hand tools to ensure proper functioning of machines and equipment in the area; * Collect samples from bales, handling them manually, to assemble classification sample kits; * Secure cotton bale binding wires using wires designated for this purpose to manufacture fiber bales; * Operate bale breakers, handling electric and hydraulic control panels to feed the ginning production line; * Control bale input into the breaker by activating conveyor belts to maintain uninterrupted process flow; * Conduct job-related risk analyses, reviewing safety procedures to ensure operational and personnel safety; * Perform cleaning and preservation procedures for the work area using appropriate tools to maintain a suitable working environment for daily tasks; * Carry out daily checklists for machines and equipment used, verifying their condition and reporting any malfunctions to the immediate supervisor to ensure proper area functionality; * Follow area safety recommendations and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safeguard against occupational hazards and health threats. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Desirable Requirements:** * Basic knowledge of cotton ginning operations; * Basic knowledge of maintenance (diagnosis and minor repairs); * Familiarity with NR 35 – Work at Heights; * Familiarity with NR 33 – Safety and Health in Confined Space Operations; * Familiarity with NR 12 – Occupational Safety in Machinery and Equipment. **Additional Information** **Benefits:** * Pharmacy Card; * Transportation (Routes: Goiás Posse, Alvorada, Buritinópolis, Damianópolis, and Mambai\- GO; and Bahia Carinhanha to Cocos); * Shared accommodation; * Gym access; * Meals; * Life insurance; **Partnerships:** * Agreements with universities; * Dental clinics in the Cocos\- BA and Mambai \- GO regions. #### **Founded in 2000 but with origins dating back to 1976, Santa Colomba is a Brazilian agricultural company focused on large-scale production with high mechanization potential. The company has a history of pioneering innovation in the agricultural sector, both in technological advancement and in its relationship with employees. Excellence in service—aimed at transforming agribusiness relationships—is embedded in our DNA.** #### **Santa Colomba believes that integrating processes, technology, and natural resources enables high levels of predictability in both productivity and quality. This philosophy is implemented across the Company’s three business lines: cotton, grains, and B2B.**