Material Handling Operator

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Naples, IL

About The Position

The Material Handling Operator works at facilities that unload barges carrying bulk and/or break-bulk products. The role performs a range of operational duties depending on daily needs and facility type, helping keep product moving safely and accurately. Duties may include unloading barges, operating conveyors and heavy equipment, and loading railcars and trucks. The operator participates in the company Safety Program, follows applicable OSHA, company safety, and environmental requirements, and helps maintain housekeeping across the work area. The role may require travel of 5%–20% at some facilities, including off-site training or work at alternate locations. CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative leader in the grain and transportation industries, operating more than 100 locations with nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. The expected base pay range is $16.50–$25.00; actual pay may vary based on work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience. CGB offers a benefits package that includes retirement, health coverage, paid leave, wellness programs, recognition programs, and community involvement opportunities.

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 and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
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 customer service, internally and externally.
Ability to meet applicable PPE, physical fitness testing, fit-testing, and FRA and DOT testing requirements.
Ability to work in confined spaces and safely on barge surfaces around deep or swift water.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments and outdoors in extreme weather conditions, where applicable.
Ability to stay alert to surroundings and respond quickly to signals or environmental changes.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Ability to balance continuously; stand and walk continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat frequently; climb stairs and ladders and work at significant heights; grasp and reach frequently; and lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously depending on location needs.
Ability to distinguish grain grades, colors, odors, and damage characteristics where applicable, including recognizing differences in odor intensity or quality.
Ability to enter information into a computer.

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 wearing appropriate PPE for the task.
Perform shore-side barge unloading duties, such as securing and tying off barges, reading drafts, and opening, closing, removing, and placing lids.
Operate a skid loader inside a barge during the final stage of unloading.
Set up and operate conveyor systems, where applicable.
Direct the correct product to the correct storage area, 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.