Regional Maintenance Laborer

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Cahokia, IL

2d•$19 - $30

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability! Join our team as a Regional Maintenance Laborer—travel to Cahokia, Naples, and Hull in Illinois, as well as Louisiana and La Grange in Missouri, performing preventative maintenance and expert diagnostics to keep facilities operating at peak performance. This job is primarily responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of all facility equipment and general facility maintenance. Additional responsibilities may be required that are highly skilled maintenance tasks e.g. electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, etc. In this job, you will: Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility. Travel frequently to facilities around our STL region. (Cahokia, Naples, Louisiana, La Grange, Hull.

Requirements

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
Experience Required – None.
Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance, knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Basic mathematical skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to accept and follow directions.
Ability to apply common sense and logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to operate a vehicle in order to travel within the STL region.
Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to open silo bin doors and rail car hoppers (Convent, LA location only).
Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
Arm/hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination.
Manual dexterity e.g., ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Nice To Haves

Preferred - 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
License/Certification Preferred – Mechanical Maintenance Certificate.

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 daily walk-through of facility and equipment, plan and prioritize day based on facility needs and supervisor input.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance (per manufacturer's recommendations and company policies) to maximize equipment life and reduce downtime.
Troubleshoot reported or discovered equipment issues; repair or replace defective parts or requests assistance as needed.
Maintain needed inventory to complete routine tasks and maintenance.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Perform general housekeeping and clean-up of all work areas.
Utilize understanding of industry standards and research information to ensure regulatory compliance.
Other duties as assigned; such as performing highly skilled maintenance where applicable (electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, etc.).