Seasonal Truck Unloader - Grain Facility

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.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Read drafts, open/close lids, tie off barges, load barges to meet draft and quality requirements, oversee deckhands, transfer, load and move grain, maintain grain quality, complete documentation, perform general clean-up, maintain preventative maintenance and/or repairs.
• Unload barges, clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks using heavy equipment, load rail, load products to required specifications, operate and monitor dryers, operate heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: None.
• Preferred: 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

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 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.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Balance constantly/continuously.
• Bend, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
• Climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights (frequently).
• Concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
• Distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
• Distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
• Enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
• Grasp and reach frequently.
• Lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
• Utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
• Safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
• Stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
• Understand and communicate written instructions.
• Walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
• Work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
• Work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
• Identify problems with grain using near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed.
• Work 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).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$15.00 - $15.00

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).