Grain Handler Technician

About the role

This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general laborer position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation; may include cleaning and repair of barges.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Comply with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); wear appropriate PPE.
• Read drafts, open/close lids, tie off barges, load barges to meet draft and quality requirements, oversee deckhands, and transfer/grain handling duties.
• Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer, complete documentation, perform general clean-up, and perform preventative maintenance/repair tasks.
• Perform duties as required, including unloading barges, cleaning barges, moving product to storage, loading trucks with heavy equipment, loading rail, loading products to specifications, operating dryers, operating heavy equipment, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None required; preferred 1 year’s experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Basic math skills, effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, focus, distinguish odors, use tools, provide exceptional customer service, and work in confined spaces.
• Physical demands vary depending on location and operational needs, including ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in extreme weather, and work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions 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.

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions 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.

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.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $16.00 - $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.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours (Convent, LA location only).