Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Naples, IL

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, efficient barge loading and grain handling, and may also involve work with storage, trucks, rail, dryers, and heavy equipment depending on the facility and location. The employee participates in the company Safety Program, follows applicable OSHA, company safety, and environmental requirements, and wears task-appropriate PPE. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or dusty conditions, including around barges, railcars, heights, confined spaces, and water. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities. At the Convent, Louisiana location only, the position requires rotating 12-hour shifts, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$24.00. Actual pay may vary based on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CGB offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical and prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave, wellness programs, recognition programs, and community involvement opportunities.

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, including the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels.
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 the assigned task.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to balance continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat; climb stairs and ladders; and work at significant heights.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds, occasionally to continuously depending on daily facility needs.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, grasp and reach, enter information into a computer, and communicate verbally and in writing, including over a two-way radio and in response to emergency alarms.
Ability to distinguish grain grades, colors, odors, and damage characteristics where applicable, and to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Ability to pass applicable PFT and fit testing, and required FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to work in confined spaces, safely walk on barge surfaces near deep or swift water, and walk on railcars or perform related tasks where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work around high dust levels and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where applicable, and to remain alert and adjust quickly to signals or environmental changes.
For the Convent, Louisiana location only, ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard hours 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 work in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.
Perform shore-side barge-loading duties, 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 qualified and assigned.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality while it is stored or transferred.
Complete required 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 products to storage, load trucks or rail, load products to specifications, operate and monitor dryers, and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.