Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Hennepin, IL

1d•$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 variety of duties according to daily operational needs, which may include cleaning and repairing barges. Responsibilities vary by facility and may include shore-side barge loading and unloading, moving grain and other products, maintaining grain quality, loading trucks or railcars, operating heavy equipment or a grain dryer, and performing housekeeping and maintenance tasks. The employee must follow company safety, OSHA, and applicable environmental requirements; use appropriate personal protective equipment; attend daily pre-shift meetings; and complete required documentation accurately and on time. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions, sometimes around dust, confined spaces, heights, and deep or swift water. At the Convent, Louisiana location only, the position requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard hours. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities. CGB Enterprises, Inc. operates more than 100 locations and has nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$25.00. The company offers a benefits package that includes retirement, insurance, paid leave, wellness, recognition, and community involvement programs.

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 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 to 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.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously, depending on location needs.
Ability to work in confined spaces and safely walk on barge surfaces around deep or swift water.
Ability to stand and walk continuously; grasp and reach frequently; and concentrate on tasks without becoming distracted.
Ability to use applicable PPE and meet applicable PFT and fit-testing requirements.
Ability to pass FRA and DOT testing requirements where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed; at the Convent, Louisiana location, work rotating 12-hour shifts that may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Ability to work in high-dust environments where applicable and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to remain aware of surroundings and respond quickly to signals or environmental changes.
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.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to enter information into a computer.

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 applicable environmental regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.
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 duties performed by other employees 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, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs where applicable.
Depending on facility and location, unload and clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks or railcars, load products to required specifications, operate and monitor a dryer, and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.