Grain Facility Technician

Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide services for producers and logistics for an international customer base.

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. As a general laborer, you will perform a wide variety of duties based on the daily operational needs, which may include cleaning and repair of barges.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable), including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Perform deckhand responsibilities, such as reading drafts, opening/closing lids, and tying off barges.
• Perform barge loading duties, including loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and overseeing deckhand(s).
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations while maintaining grain quality.
• Complete documentation accurately and legibly in a timely manner.
• Perform general clean-up duties, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs where applicable.
• Depending on the facility and location, responsibilities may include:
  • Unloading barges
  • Cleaning barges
  • Moving product to storage
  • Loading trucks using heavy equipment
  • Loading rail
  • Loading products to required specifications
  • Operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryers
  • Operating a variety of heavy equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions, interpret instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well both 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

• Constantly/continuously balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat.
• Frequently climb stairs and ladders, working at significant heights.
• Constantly/continuously concentrate on tasks without becoming distracted.
• Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
• Ability to distinguish odors with accuracy using the nose.
• Frequently grasp and reach.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously, depending on daily needs.
• Meet requirements for and utilize all applicable PPE.
• Meet requirements for PFT and fit testing, where applicable.
• Pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
• Work in confined spaces.
• Safely walk on barge surfaces and work around deep/swift water.
• Constantly/continuously stand and walk.
• Understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over two-way radio, including recognizing 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 environments with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
• Work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Remain acutely aware of surroundings and quickly adjust to signals or changes in the environment.
• Use near, far, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception, for tasks being performed; may need to identify problems with grain.
• Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard business hours (Convent, LA location only).

Environmental Conditions

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

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $15.00 - $24.00 per hour. Actual pay offered may vary depending on work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.

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.