Seasonal Barge Facility 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.
• Perform deckhand responsibilities such as reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
• Perform barge loading duties such as loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhands.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations.
• Maintain grain quality while it is being stored and/or transferred.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately, and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
• Unload barges, clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load rail, load products to required specifications, operate, run, monitor, and shut down dryer, operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None required.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• 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.

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is: $16.00 - $16.00 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 shifts during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours (Convent, LA location only).