Material Handling Operator

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Naples, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that bags, unloads/loads barges, trucks, and rail cars of bulk and/or break bulk products. This job performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation. Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Able to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.
Ability to safely walk and work on barge surface(s) and around barge rigging with ability to work around deep water.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.
Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
Able to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Nice To Haves

1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
Perform deckhand responsibilities e.g., properly securing barges, reading drafts, opening, closing, removing and placement of lids, tying off barges, etc.
Operate a skid loader inside of barge during final stage of barge unloading process.
Set up and perform the operation of conveyor system(s), where applicable.
Ensure the correct product is directed to the correct storage area, where applicable.
Perform clean-up of barge once unload is completed by sweeping and/or shoveling.
Perform the loading of railcars and trucks to specifications, where applicable.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform PM, where applicable.
Other duties as assigned; including assisting in the general housekeeping of entire work area.