Seasonal Grain Elevator Truck Facility Laborer

CGB Enterprises, Inc. • Larchland, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our harvest team and help keep grain moving during one of the busiest seasons in agriculture. As a Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator, you'll support daily operations and play an important role in serving local farmers. This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None (experience required).
• 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
• Ability to follow directions and 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 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 distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples. (at some facilities)
• Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
• 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 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 (where applicable, required at Convent, LA location).
• 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.
• Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.
• Ability to open silo bin doors and rail car hoppers (Convent, LA location only).

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 duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain (where applicable).
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Operate, run, monitor and shut down dryer as required (where applicable).
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs (where applicable).
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Plan Price Transparency

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED