Seasonal Grain Handler 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 rail cars and trucks. It is a general role performing a wide variety of duties based on the daily operational needs.

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.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations.
• Perform rail duties such as prepping, unloading, loading, and placement of rail cars.
• Weigh trucks and grade grain.
• Complete documentation accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up, including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs where applicable.
• Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
• Depending on the facility, may be responsible for:
  • Movement of product to storage.
  • Loading trucks using heavy equipment.
  • Loading rail cars.
  • 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 and 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.
• Focus 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 to significant heights.
• Constantly/continuously concentrate on tasks without distraction.
• Distinguish grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
• Distinguish differences in odor intensity or quality using the nose (at some facilities).
• Enter information into a computer.
• 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 of PFT and fit testing where applicable.
• Pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
• Perform work in confined spaces.
• Safely walk on barge surfaces and work around deep/swift water (where applicable).
• Constantly/continuously stand and walk.
• Understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over two-way radio (recognize 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.
• Acutely aware of surroundings with the ability to quickly adjust to signals or changes in the environment.
• Use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks; may need to identify problems with grain.

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 $16.50 - $25.00 per hour. Actual pay offered may vary depending on work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.