Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Laborer

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Louisiana, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a general laborer position at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. The role performs a wide variety of duties based on the daily needs of the operation, which may include cleaning and repair of barges. The company, CGB Enterprises, Inc., is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries, operating over 100 locations with nearly 2,000 employees. This position is ideal for candidates with labor, deckhand, or equipment experience who thrive in outdoor, physically active environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
None required experience.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Nice To Haves

1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
Perform deckhand responsibilities e.g., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
Perform all barge loading duties e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversees deckhand(s).
Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location, where applicable.
Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; unloading barges, cleaning barges, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment.
Other duties as assigned.