Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Tech

CGB Enterprises Inc; Cahokia (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with contributions

Medical and dental benefits

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc in Cahokia, Illinois is looking for a Barge Facility Operator to ensure quality grain management and safe operations. The ideal candidate should be able to perform various barge handling procedures including loading and maintenance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and ideally some experience in an industrial role. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical coverage, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred 1 year of experience working in an industrial environment.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform deckhand responsibilities such as reading drafts and tying off barges.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate location as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to follow directions

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience in industrial environment

Tools

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Heavy equipment

Job description

Barge Facility Operator

Responsibilities

• Fully 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.
• Perform deckhand responsibilities such as reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges.
• Perform barge loading duties to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhand(s).
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate location as required.
• Maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean‑up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other housekeeping responsibilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
• Depending on facility and location, may be responsible for unloading barges, cleaning barges, moving product to storage, loading trucks using heavy equipment, loading rail, loading products to required specifications; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No required experience; preferred 1 year of 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 with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• 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

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat frequently.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to significant heights, and work at them.
• Maintain concentration on tasks without becoming distracted.
• Recognize grain sample conditions and odor characteristics.
• Enter data into a computer.
• Grasp and reach frequently.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously, depending on daily needs.
• Use and maintain PPE; pass PFT and fit testing; pass required testing under FRA and DOT where applicable.
• Work in confined spaces and on barge surfaces with deep/swift water.
• Stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Communicate verbally (in person and over two‑way radio) and understand written instructions.
• Operate equipment such as vibrators, railcars, and open gates where applicable.
• Work extended hours, weekends, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed; 12‑hour rotating shifts.
• Operate in high dust, extreme weather and humid conditions.
• Travel 5%–20% of time, including off‑site training or work at alternate locations.

Pay

Base pay range: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour. Actual pay offered may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills and relevant experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• Wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the law. We are not able to hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States or sponsor visas.