Shipyard Laborer

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Osceola, AR

About The Position

The Shipyard Laborer works at facilities that clean and repair barges carrying bulk products. The role involves a variety of tasks according to daily operational needs, including loading and unloading trucks, pumping, resetting covers, performing fiberglass repairs, and cleaning with wash hoses. The employee also assists with facility maintenance and general housekeeping. Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, around barges and water, and in varied weather and industrial conditions. 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 inside 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 customer service, internally and externally.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 45 pounds occasionally; climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and balance; and open gates.
Ability to walk and work safely on barge surfaces and around barge rigging and deep water.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather, climb ladders and work at significant heights, and work in confined spaces and high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products.
Ability to meet pulmonary function test (PFT) and fit-testing requirements when applicable, and to meet and use applicable PPE requirements.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed, and to multitask.
Must agree to take and pass a drug screen, physical, and agility test.
Ability to use peripheral vision and depth perception for work tasks.
For employees located in Louisiana, reliable transportation to and from work sites is required; site locations depend on business needs and may be in the listed Louisiana parishes.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio.

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 duties, such as opening, closing, removing, and placing barge lids.
Operate a skid loader as needed, including cleaning heavy cargo barges when required.
Clean barges after unloading by sweeping and/or shoveling.
Load and unload trucks to specifications where applicable.
Complete required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Assist with general housekeeping throughout the work area and perform other duties as assigned.
Report injuries, accidents, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
Operate electric tools, including drills, grinders, saws, and hoists.
Assist with facility maintenance.