2nd Shift - Grain Facility Operator in Training

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Jeffersonville, IN

12d

About The Position

The Grain Facility Operator in Training works at a facility that loads and unloads barges, rail cars, and trucks. This is a general position with duties that vary based on daily operational needs and facility type. The employee performs safe grain-handling and transfer work, helps maintain grain quality, completes required documentation, and supports housekeeping and facility operations. Depending on the facility, duties may also include maintenance and repairs, barge cleaning and unloading, moving products to storage, loading trucks or rail cars, and operating heavy equipment. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions, including areas with high dust levels. Work may involve barges and deep or swift water, elevated areas, railcars, and confined spaces. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities for off-site training or work at alternate locations. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$25.00.

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 for assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to meet applicable PPE requirements and PFT and fit-testing requirements.
Ability to pass required FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to work in confined spaces and safely walk on barge surfaces while working around deep or swift water.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings and respond quickly to signals or changes in the environment.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including balancing, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, grasping, standing, walking, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish grain grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics where applicable.
Ability to enter information into a computer and communicate verbally, in person, over a two-way radio, and in writing.

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.
Perform deckhand duties such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
Perform barge-loading duties to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhands when assigned.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
Perform rail duties such as preparation, unloading, loading, and placement, where applicable.
Complete duties associated with Scale/Probe Operations, where applicable.
Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Perform general cleanup and housekeeping, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, and painting.
Depending on facility and location, perform preventative maintenance and repairs; unload or clean barges; move product to storage; load trucks using heavy equipment; load railcars; load products to specifications; and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.