Shipyard Laborer

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Osceola, AR

23h•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Shipyard Laborer works at facilities that clean and repair barges carrying bulk products. Duties vary with daily operational needs and may include loading and unloading trucks, pumping, resetting covers, making fiberglass repairs, and using wash hoses to clean barges. The role also involves general shipyard work, barge cleanup, operating tools and equipment, facility maintenance, and housekeeping. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions, including around deep water, at heights, in confined spaces, and in areas with high dust levels. Travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities. The expected base pay range is $17.64–$22.42; actual pay may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.

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, including 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 to 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, balance, and open gates.
Ability to safely walk and work on barge surfaces and around barge rigging and deep water.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather, climb ladders, work at significant heights, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products.
Ability to meet PFT and fit-testing requirements when applicable and use applicable PPE.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to multitask and use peripheral vision and depth perception for job tasks.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio.
Must agree to take and pass a drug screen, physical, and agility test.
Louisiana employees must have reliable transportation to work sites; locations depend on business needs and may include Ascension, Jefferson, Plaquemines, Orleans, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and West Baton Rouge parishes.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Prior shipyard or outdoor industrial environment experience.

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 task-appropriate PPE.
Perform shipyard 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 documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Assist with general housekeeping of the work area and perform other duties as assigned.
Immediately report injuries, accidents, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Operate electric tools such as drills, grinders, saws, and hoists.
Assist with facility maintenance.
Perform other operational duties as required by daily needs and facility type.