Grain Facility Operator in Training

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation. Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility. This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads rail cars and trucks. This is a great opportunity for a person who loves to work in an outdoor work environment and wants a career with a great company. CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries, operating an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. Through this program, you can move up through our newly designed Career Path, with visibility into the requirements for advancement in responsibility and pay. The primary focus is on safely and efficiently loading and unloading railcars and trucks with grain.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
None required experience.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water (where applicable).
Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Nice To Haves

1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples. (at some facilities)
Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
Perform rail duties e.g., prep, unload, load, placement, etc. of rail cars, where applicable.
Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment.
Other duties as assigned.