Grain Elevator Operator - Barge Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises Inc; Naples (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc in Naples, Illinois is seeking a general laborer to support safe and efficient barge loading operations. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining barges, loading grain, and performing basic repairs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and be able to work independently and in teams. The role offers various benefits, including a 401(k) plan and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required; 1 year in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the safety program and attend meetings.
• Perform duties in compliance with safety regulations.
• Load and transfer grain while maintaining quality.
• Complete general clean-up and maintenance tasks.
• Document tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Overview

Support safe, efficient barge loading through hands‑on work that directly keeps operations running smoothly. This general laborer position performs a wide variety of duties based on daily needs of the operation, including cleaning and repair of barges.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the company safety program and attend daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations and wear appropriate PPE.
• Read drafts, open/close lids, tie off barges, and perform other deckhand tasks.
• Load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversee deckhand(s) when required.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate location, maintain grain quality during storage or transfer.
• Document all tasks timely, accurately, and legibly.
• Complete general clean‑up tasks such as sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and housekeeping.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs as needed.
• Possibly unload barges, clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks with heavy equipment, load rail, operate dryers, and other equipment based on facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience required. Preferred: 1 year of experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.
• Work independently and within a team.
• Use tools appropriate for the assigned task.
• Provide excellent customer service internally and externally.

Physical Demands & Requirements

Requires ability to balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, squat, climb stairs and ladders, stand, walk, lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally, work in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid conditions, and in confined spaces. Must wear PPE, participate in PFT and fit testing, meet FRA and DOT testing if applicable. Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

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.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law.