Material Handling Operator

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Naples, IL

About The Position

The Material Handling Operator works at a facility that bags and unloads or loads barges, trucks, and railcars carrying bulk and/or break-bulk products. Duties vary based on daily operational needs and facility type. The role includes deckhand work, operation of conveyors and heavy equipment, product routing, loading and unloading, documentation, and general housekeeping. The operator follows company safety and environmental requirements, uses appropriate PPE, and participates in the company Safety Program and daily pre-shift meetings. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions, including around deep water, at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty environments. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities.

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 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 for assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 45 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, balance, grasp, and reach frequently.
Ability to safely walk and work on barge surfaces and around barge rigging and deep water.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, and operate vibrators, where applicable.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions.
Ability to climb ladders and work at significant heights, work in confined spaces, and work in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products.
Ability to meet pulmonary function test and fit-testing requirements, where applicable, and to meet PPE requirements and use applicable PPE.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to use peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Eligibility to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor visas.

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 responsibilities such as securing barges, reading drafts, managing lids, and tying off barges.
Operate a skid loader inside a barge during the final stage of unloading.
Set up and operate conveyor systems, where applicable.
Direct products to the correct storage areas, where applicable.
Clean barges after unloading by sweeping and/or shoveling.
Load railcars and trucks to specifications, where applicable.
Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform preventive maintenance, where applicable.
Assist with general housekeeping of the work area and perform other duties as assigned.