Grain Facility Operator in Training - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Grain Facility Operator in Training Program at CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in an innovative and progressive industry. This role involves working at a facility that loads and unloads barges, rail cars, and trucks with grain, providing a dynamic and varied work environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Comply with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable).
• Perform deckhand responsibilities such as reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
• Perform barge loading duties, ensuring barges meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhands.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations.
• Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
• Perform rail duties, including preparation, unloading, loading, placement, etc.
• Complete scale/probe operations duties, where applicable.
• Document tasks promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up duties, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs, unloading barges, cleaning barges, moving product to storage, loading trucks with heavy equipment, loading rail, and loading products to required specifications.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None required for experience.
• Preferred: 1 year’s experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions and use logical thought processes to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Balance constantly/continuously.
• Bend, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, and squat (constantly/continuously frequently).
• Climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights (frequently).
• Concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
• Distinguish grade, color, odor, and various damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
• Identify problems with grain (with a degree of accuracy).
• Use personal protective equipment.
• Pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
• Safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
• Stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
• Understand and communicate written instructions.
• Walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
• Work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
• Work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
• Use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here.

Application Instructions

We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas. For more information, please refer to the provided links.