Grain Elevator Operator - Barge/Rail Facility Technician

About the role

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. As a Grain Elevator Operator, you'll play a key role in receiving, storing, and shipping grain products at a facility that loads and unloads barges, rail cars, and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties based on the daily needs of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend 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., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
• Perform all barge loading duties, e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and overseeing deckhand(s) — generally the duty of the most highly qualified person(s)
• Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location, where applicable
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred
• Perform all rail duties, e.g. prep, unloading, loading, placement, etc., where applicable
• Complete all duties of Scale/Probe Operations position, where applicable
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities
• Depending on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following: performing preventative maintenance and/or repairs; unloading barges, cleaning barges, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating a variety of heavy equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No experience required; 1+ years' experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record preferred

Skills

• 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

Physical Demands

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat constantly/continuously
• 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
• 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
• 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, weekends, 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

Work Environment

• Works both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment
• Travel: 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities, including off-site training and/or work at alternate locations

Pay

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job.

Benefits

• Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Community involvement opportunities