Grain Facility Operator in Training

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Aurora, IN

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Grain Facility Operator in Training Program offers an opportunity to begin a career with Consolidated Grain and Barge and advance through a career path with visible steps for gaining responsibility and pay. The role primarily supports the safe and efficient loading and unloading of grain at facilities handling barges, railcars, and trucks. It is a general operations position whose duties vary with daily operational needs and facility type. The work is suited to someone comfortable in an outdoor environment and includes working both independently and as part of a team. Work may involve barge, rail, truck, grain-transfer, grain-quality, scale/probe, housekeeping, maintenance, and equipment-operation duties, depending on the facility. The position requires attention to safety, compliance with applicable regulations, accurate documentation, and the ability to work in changing indoor and outdoor conditions. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities, including for off-site training or work at alternate locations. The expected base pay range is $18.00–$25.00; actual pay may vary based on work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience. CGB describes its benefits package as including a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; paid leave, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave; wellness and recognition programs; and community involvement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience is required.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with people 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 for assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to meet the listed physical and environmental demands, including balancing, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing, grasping, reaching, standing, and walking; lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; and working at heights, in confined spaces, around water, and in extreme weather as required.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to meet applicable PPE and fit-testing requirements and pass required FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks; some facilities may require identifying grain characteristics and distinguishing odors.

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 ISO requirements where applicable, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the task.
Perform shore-side barge loading work, such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges.
When qualified and assigned, load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee duties performed by other employees.
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 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 and location, 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.