Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Utica, IL

20h•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Grain Elevator Operator works at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This general labor position performs a wide variety of duties according to daily operational needs, including supporting safe and efficient barge loading and, where applicable, cleaning and repairing barges. Duties may vary by facility and location and can include grain handling, maintenance, housekeeping, truck or rail loading, dryer operation, and heavy equipment operation.

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, with the ability to interact with people at all levels inside 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 a focus on customer service, internally and externally.
Ability to meet the job’s physical demands, including frequent bending, climbing, grasping, reaching, standing, and walking, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, on barge surfaces around water, and, where applicable, on top of railcars.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and in environments that may have high dust levels.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, fit-testing, PFT, and FRA or DOT testing requirements.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including in person and over a two-way radio, and recognize emergency alarms.
Ability to distinguish grain characteristics, colors, grades, or odors where applicable, and to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.

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 personal protective equipment.
Perform shore-side barge loading tasks, such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
Load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee the duties of other employees when qualified and assigned.
Transfer, load, and move grain to the appropriate location, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality while grain is stored or transferred.
Complete required 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 product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load railcars, load products to required specifications, operate and monitor dryers, and operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.