Grain Facility Operator in Training - 1st Shift

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Grain Facility Operator in Training works at a grain facility that loads and unloads barges, railcars, and trucks. This general operations position performs a range of duties according to the facility’s daily needs, with a focus on safely and efficiently handling grain. The role is part of CGB’s training and career path program, which outlines opportunities to advance to greater responsibility and pay. Work may include handling grain transfers and storage, maintaining grain quality, supporting barge and rail operations, operating heavy equipment, and completing facility upkeep. Duties vary by facility and location. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather, dusty conditions, and around water, railcars, and grain-handling equipment. Some facilities may require travel of 5%–20%, including off-site training or work at alternate locations. The role may require extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience required.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and 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, use logical thought processes, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use tools appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including balancing, bending, climbing, standing, walking, grasping, reaching, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at significant heights, in confined spaces, and safely on barge surfaces around deep or swift water, where applicable.
Ability to meet applicable personal protective equipment, PFT, fit-testing, FRA, and DOT requirements.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in dusty environments and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to remain attentive to surroundings and respond quickly to signals or environmental changes.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including in person and over a two-way radio, and recognize emergency alarms.
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 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 personal protective equipment.
Perform shore-side barge loading duties, such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, tying off barges, and loading to draft and quality requirements.
Oversee duties performed by other employees during shore-side barge loading when assigned as the most highly qualified person.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations and maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
Perform railcar preparation, unloading, loading, and placement duties, 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 facility needs, perform preventative maintenance or repairs; unload and clean barges; move product to storage; load trucks or railcars; load products to specifications; and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.