Grain Facility Operator in Training

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Riverside, OH

9d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Grain Facility Operator in Training Program offers an entry point into a career at Consolidated Grain and Barge, with a defined career path that outlines advancement expectations and pay progression. The role supports the safe and efficient loading and unloading of grain at a facility handling barges, railcars, and trucks. It is a general operations position whose duties vary according to daily operational needs and facility type. Work may include grain handling and quality maintenance, barge and rail operations, scale and probe operations, facility cleanup, and—depending on location—preventive maintenance, repairs, product movement, truck and rail loading, and operation of heavy equipment. The job is primarily suited to someone comfortable working outdoors and in a range of challenging physical and environmental conditions. Some facilities may require 5%–20% travel for 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.

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, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels 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 physical and environmental demands of the job, which may include working at heights, in confined spaces, around deep or swift water, in high dust, and outdoors in extreme weather.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to meet applicable personal protective equipment, PFT, fit-testing, FRA, and DOT requirements.

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, including reading drafts, opening and closing lids, tying off barges, and loading to draft and quality requirements; oversee other employees' duties when assigned as the most highly qualified person.
Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable.
Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
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 facility and location, perform preventive maintenance or repairs; unload and clean barges shore-side; move product to storage; load trucks using heavy equipment; load railcars and products to specifications; and operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.