Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Hennepin, IL

About The Position

This position performs general labor at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. Duties vary with daily operational needs and facility type and may include barge cleaning and repair, grain handling, housekeeping, and maintenance. The operator follows company safety and environmental requirements, participates in safety meetings, uses task-appropriate PPE, and completes required documentation. Depending on location, responsibilities may also include unloading barges, moving product into storage, loading trucks or railcars, operating dryers, and using heavy equipment. The work may take place indoors and outdoors in changing weather and site conditions, including areas with high dust levels, confined spaces, and work near deep or swift water. The position may require travel of 5%–20% at some facilities. At the Convent, Louisiana location only, the role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, potentially including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$25.00; actual pay may vary based on location and job-related factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience required.
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 and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to use logical thought processes to interpret instructions 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 meet the physical, sensory, safety, and PPE requirements described for the position, including lifting, climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces, and working around water, where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to pass required FRA and DOT testing for the position, where applicable.

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 PPE.
Carry out shore-side barge loading tasks, such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
Where applicable, load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee duties performed by other employees.
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 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 or railcars, load products to specifications, operate and monitor dryers, and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.