Grain Elevator Operator- Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Cahokia, IL

20h•$18 - $24

About The Position

CGB Enterprises is hiring full-time Barge Facility Operators to support grain loading operations at facilities that load and unload barges and trucks. This general labor position involves a variety of duties based on daily operational needs, including barge loading, grain transfer and quality maintenance, cleanup, and maintenance or repair work. Duties may vary depending on the facility and location, and may include barge unloading and cleaning, moving product into storage, loading trucks or railcars, operating grain dryers, and operating heavy equipment. The role involves hands-on work in indoor and outdoor environments and may require working in extreme weather, around grain dust, at heights, in confined spaces, and near deep or swift water. Work schedules and duties vary by facility. At the Convent, Louisiana location, the role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard hours. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities.

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 and ability to interact with people 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 internal and external customer service.
Ability to balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, squat, climb stairs and ladders, and work at significant heights as required.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously, depending on location needs.
Ability to work in confined spaces, on barge surfaces near deep or swift water, and in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, pulmonary function testing, fit testing, and FRA and DOT testing requirements.
Ability to work around high dust levels from grain and other bulk products where applicable.
Ability to communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks; some facilities require distinguishing grain grades, colors, odors, and damage characteristics.
At the Convent, Louisiana location, ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts that may include 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 using task-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 other employees’ duties when serving as the most highly qualified person.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
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 facility needs, unload and clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load railcars, load products to specifications, operate and monitor grain dryers, and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.