Grain Elevator Operator - Barge/Rail Facility Technician

CGB Enterprises Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Paid holidays & vacation

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc is hiring a Grain Elevator Operator to load/unload grain at facilities and perform a range of duties based on daily operation needs.

You will participate in safety programs, follow OSHA and environmental regulations, and help maintain grain quality and documentation. This role requires physical stamina and reliability across shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: None required; preferred 1 year in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: math, communication, documentation, teamwork, following directions, safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and ship grain products across barges, rail cars and trucks.
• Perform deckhand duties: read drafts, open/close lids, tie off barges.
• Transfer, load and move grain to appropriate locations; maintain quality during storage or transfer.
• Complete rail duties (prep, unload, load, placement) and adhere to safety procedures.
• Complete documentation timely and perform housekeeping tasks; operate or assist with heavy equipment as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.

Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as 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 an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!

Looking for a stable career with growth opportunities? Become a Grain Elevator Operator and play a key role in receiving, storing, and shipping grain products. This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges, rail cars and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.

Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility. Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends 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 e.g., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc. Perform all barge loading duties e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversees deckhand(s). Note: Generally the duty of the most highly qualified person(s). Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location, where applicable. Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred. Perform all rail duties e.g. prep, unloading, loading, placement, etc., where applicable. Complete all duties of Scale/Probe Operations position, where applicable. Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly. Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities. Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; performing preventative maintenance and/or repairs; unloading barges, cleaning barges, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating a variety of heavy equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 & Requirements

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
• Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
• Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
• Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples. (at some facilities)
• Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
• Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
• Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when 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 surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize 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, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in an environment 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 ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
• Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Environmental Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
• Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities.
• This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.

The expected base pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $25.00 Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including:

• an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision
• life, & disability benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• wellness programs
• recognition programs
• community involvement opportunities
• and much more!

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.

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The HR staff at CGB Enterprises, Inc. delivers HR solutions to CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries in addition to Zen-Noh Grain Corporation, Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. and Cooper Consolidated, LLC. Operating within the diverse family of businesses at CGB Enterprises, Inc. are Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., River Bend Transport, River Bend Brokerage, AgriFinancial, CGB Marine, CGB Soybean Processing, Consolidated Terminals and Logistics Company, and North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC.