Grain Elevator Technician

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Hull, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grain Elevator Technician supports daily barge operations at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This hands-on general labor position includes a variety of duties based on daily operational needs, such as moving and maintaining grain, loading and unloading barges, cleaning and repairing barges, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance. Duties may also vary by facility and may include truck and rail loading, operating heavy equipment or grain dryers, and monitoring product quality. The role requires adherence to safety, environmental, and OSHA requirements, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and timely, accurate documentation. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and operating conditions, including around water, at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty environments. Some facilities may require travel of 5%–20%; the Convent, Louisiana location requires rotating 12-hour shifts.

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 and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use logical thought processes to 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 internal and external customer service.
Ability to balance, stand, and walk continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat; and frequently grasp and reach.
Ability to 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 understand and communicate verbally, in person and over a two-way radio; recognize emergency alarms; and understand written instructions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme weather and in environments that may have high dust levels.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, PFT, fit-testing, FRA, and DOT testing requirements.
Ability to concentrate, 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 identifying grain characteristics or problems.
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 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 assigned as the most highly qualified person.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
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 needs, unload and clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load railcars, load products to specifications, operate and monitor grain dryers, and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.