Grain Facility Operator in Training

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

21h•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Grain Facility Operator in Training works at a grain facility that loads and unloads barges, railcars, and trucks. The role supports the safe and efficient movement, loading, and unloading of grain and performs a wide variety of duties based on daily operational needs and facility type. The position is part of CGB’s training program and career path, which outlines advancement to greater responsibility and pay. Work may include barge, rail, and truck operations; grain transfer and quality control; scale and probe operations; facility housekeeping; and, depending on the location, equipment operation, preventative maintenance, and repairs. Employees work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, use applicable PPE, and may travel 5%–20% at some facilities for 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, with the ability to interact with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions, interpret oral and written instructions using logical thought, 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 exceptional 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 concentrate on tasks, grasp and reach, and lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously depending on location needs.
Ability to distinguish grain grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics at some facilities, and to recognize differences or similarities in odor intensity or quality.
Ability to enter information into a computer.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, PFT, and fit-testing requirements and 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 stand and walk continuously, communicate in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on railcars, open gates, and operate vibrators, where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work around high dust levels from grain and other bulk products where applicable, and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Awareness of surroundings and ability to respond quickly to signals or environmental changes; ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Responsibilities

Participate fully in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, including ISO requirements where applicable, and wear appropriate PPE.
Perform shore-side barge loading tasks, 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.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality while it is stored or transferred.
Perform rail duties, including preparation, unloading, loading, and placement, where applicable.
Complete Scale/Probe Operations duties, where applicable.
Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Perform general cleanup and housekeeping, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, and painting.
Depending on the facility, perform preventative maintenance or repairs; unload and clean barges shore-side; move product to storage; load trucks using heavy equipment; load railcars; load products to required specifications; and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.