Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Louisiana, MO

20h•$18 - $24•Onsite

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 based on daily operational needs, which may include cleaning and repairing barges. The role supports safe grain handling and transfer, maintaining grain quality, documentation, facility housekeeping, and equipment maintenance. Duties vary by facility and location and may include barge and truck loading or unloading, moving product to storage, loading railcars, operating dryers and heavy equipment, and loading products to required specifications. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors, in varying heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. The role may involve work around water, at heights, in confined spaces, and on barges or railcars. Some facilities may require 5%–20% travel. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$24.00; actual pay may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 to assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to balance continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat frequently; climb stairs and ladders and work at significant heights; grasp and reach frequently; and stand and walk continuously.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously, depending on location needs.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, remain aware of surroundings, and adjust quickly to signals or environmental changes.
Ability to distinguish grain grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics at some facilities, and recognize differences in odor intensity or quality.
Ability to enter information into a computer.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, PFT, and fit-testing requirements and pass FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to work in confined spaces and safely walk on barge surfaces and around deep or swift water.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on railcars, open gates, operate vibrators, and perform related tasks where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products where applicable, and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks and identify problems with grain.

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 task-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 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, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping tasks.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs, where applicable.
Depending on facility and location, unload and clean barges shore-side; move product to storage; load trucks using heavy equipment; load railcars; load products to specifications; operate, monitor, and shut down dryers; and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.