Barge Facility Technician

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Convent, LA

About The Position

The Barge Facility Technician is a general laborer who works at a facility loading and unloading barges and trucks. Duties vary with daily operational needs and facility type and may include barge cleaning and repair, grain handling, equipment operation, and housekeeping. The employee participates in the company Safety Program, follows applicable safety and environmental requirements, and uses appropriate personal protective equipment. Some facilities may require travel to alternate locations or off-site training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions, interpret oral and written instructions, use logical thought processes, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 45 pounds occasionally; climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently; stand, walk, and balance continuously; kneel occasionally; and grasp and reach frequently.
Ability to safely walk on barge surfaces and work around deep water; climb stairs and ladders to significant heights; and perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and in environments with high dust levels.
Ability to meet pulmonary function testing and fit-testing requirements, when applicable, and use applicable PPE.
Ability to distinguish differences or similarities in odor intensity or quality, or recognize particular odors.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio and understand written instructions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks; may need to identify problems with grain.
Eligibility to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor visas.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Responsibilities

Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.
Perform deckhand duties such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
Perform barge-loading duties to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhands when assigned.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Perform general cleanup and housekeeping, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, and painting.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs, where applicable.
Depending on facility and location, unload and clean barges, move products to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load railcars, and load products to specifications.
Where applicable, operate, run, monitor, and shut down dryers and operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.