Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Naples, IL

About The Position

At CGB Enterprises, Inc., this general laborer role supports safe and efficient operations at facilities that load and unload barges and trucks. Duties vary according to daily operational needs and facility type and may include cleaning and repairing barges, loading and moving grain, maintaining grain quality, and performing general facility upkeep and preventative maintenance. The role may also involve unloading barges, moving product to storage, loading trucks or railcars, operating dryers and heavy equipment, and ensuring products meet required specifications. The position requires following safety and environmental regulations, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and completing required documentation accurately. Work can take place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and operating conditions, with travel of 5%–20% possible at some facilities. At the Convent, Louisiana location only, the role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience is required.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use logical thought processes to interpret instructions and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use tools appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on customer service, both internally and externally.
Ability to balance continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat frequently; and climb stairs and ladders, including working at significant heights.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously, depending on location needs.
Ability to stand and walk continuously, grasp and reach frequently, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely walk on barge surfaces and work around deep or swift water; where applicable, safely walk atop railcars, open gates, and operate vibrators.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, remain aware of surroundings, and respond promptly to signals or environmental changes and emergency alarms.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, and understand written instructions.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, PFT, and fit-testing requirements and pass FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to work in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products, and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.
At the Convent, Louisiana location only, ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

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 shore-side barge loading tasks such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, tying off barges, and loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements.
Oversee duties performed by other employees during barge loading when serving as the most highly qualified person.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality while it is stored or transferred.
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 the facility, unload and clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load railcars, load products to specifications, operate and monitor dryers, and operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.