Seasonal Grain Facility Technician

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 for the task.
• 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 during storage and transfer.
• Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Perform general clean-up tasks, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping duties.
• 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 railcars
  • 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 an 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, with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions, use logical thought processes to 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.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat frequently.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders and work at significant heights.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without becoming distracted, 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 with accuracy.
• Ability to enter information into a computer.
• Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously, depending on daily needs.
• Ability to meet requirements for 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 or 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 (where applicable).
• 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.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
• Travel: 5%-20% 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.