Seasonal 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 is a general laborer position at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. Responsibilities vary based on daily operational needs and 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.
• Load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhand(s).
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations while maintaining grain quality.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately, and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs where applicable.
• Depending on facility and location, may unload barges, clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load rail, load products to required specifications, operate and monitor dryers, and operate various 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, use logical thought processes, 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 & Requirements

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, and squatting.
• Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, including working at significant heights.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction constantly/continuously.
• Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
• Ability to distinguish differences or similarities in odors using the nose.
• Ability to enter information into a computer.
• Frequent grasping and reaching.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously, depending on daily needs.
• Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all applicable PPE.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, where 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 surfaces and 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 (including recognizing 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 environments with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Acutely aware of surroundings with the ability to quickly adjust to signals or changes in the environment.
• Uses near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks; may need to identify problems with grain.
• Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including non-standard business hours (evening, nighttime, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours) at the Convent, LA location only.

Environmental Conditions

• Work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Frequent use of 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 per hour. Actual pay offered may vary depending on work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.