Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Naples, IL

5d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general laborer position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation; may include cleaning and repair of barges. The role supports safe, efficient barge loading through hands-on work that directly keeps operations running smoothly. CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries, operating an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. The company provides an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers.

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 understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including shifts during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours (Convent, LA location only).

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 attends 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.