Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Gladstone, IL

About The Position

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a seasonal Grain Elevator Operator to work at a facility that loads and unloads barges, rail cars, and trucks. This general position performs a wide variety of duties based on daily operational needs and the type of facility. The role includes grain handling and quality maintenance, barge and rail operations, documentation, housekeeping, and—depending on the facility—equipment operation and preventative maintenance or repairs. The employee participates in the company Safety Program and follows applicable OSHA, company safety, environmental, and ISO requirements, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

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 organizational levels and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions, interpret oral and written instructions using logical thought, 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 exceptional internal and external customer service.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent climbing, bending, reaching, standing, and walking; lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; working at heights and in confined spaces; and safely working on barges around deep or swift water.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments and outdoors in extreme weather conditions, where applicable.
Ability to use required PPE and meet PFT and fit-testing requirements, where applicable.
Ability to pass required FRA and DOT testing, where applicable.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including over a two-way radio, and recognize emergency alarms.

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, environmental, and applicable ISO regulations, and wear appropriate PPE for the task.
Perform shore-side barge loading tasks, including reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
Load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee duties performed by other employees when assigned as the most highly qualified person.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
Perform rail duties, including preparation, unloading, loading, and placement, where applicable.
Complete Scale/Probe Operations duties, where applicable.
Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Perform general cleanup and housekeeping, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, and painting.
Depending on facility and location, perform preventative maintenance or repairs; unload and clean barges shore-side; move product to storage; load trucks using heavy equipment; load rail; load products to required specifications; and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.