Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Louisiana, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grain Elevator Operator works at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This general labor position performs varied duties based on daily operational needs, potentially including barge cleaning and repair, grain transfer and storage, truck or rail loading, and operation of heavy equipment. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in extreme weather, around grain dust, at heights, in confined spaces, and near deep or swift water. Depending on facility and location, duties and operating conditions may vary. The role may require 5%–20% travel for some facilities. At the Convent, Louisiana location only, the position requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard business hours. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$24.00. Actual pay may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience. CGB Enterprises offers a benefits package that includes retirement, health and insurance benefits, paid leave, wellness programs, recognition programs, and community involvement opportunities. The position is subject to applicable safety, environmental, OSHA, FRA, and DOT requirements. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 for assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on customer service, internally and externally.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent bending, climbing, grasping, and reaching; standing and walking continuously; and lifting, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds occasionally to continuously depending on location needs.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, on barge surfaces around water, and, where applicable, on top of railcars.
Ability to meet applicable personal protective equipment, PFT, fit-testing, and FRA and DOT testing requirements.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments where applicable and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to maintain situational awareness and use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard hours, at the Convent, Louisiana location only.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Labor, deckhand, or equipment experience.

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 personal protective equipment.
Perform shore-side barge loading tasks, such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
When qualified, oversee shore-side barge loading 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 preventive maintenance and repairs, where applicable.
Depending on facility needs, unload and clean barges, move products to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load railcars, load products to specifications, operate and monitor a dryer, and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.