Grain Elevator Operator - Rail Facility Tech

CGB Enterprises, Inc.; Homer (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic team member to assist with grain operations in Homer, Illinois. In this hands-on role, you'll load and unload rail cars, perform maintenance, and ensure a clean facility. Strong communication skills and basic math abilities are necessary for this position.

The job offers competitive pay between $18.00 - $25.00 and a solid benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k). If you enjoy working outdoors and are safety-minded, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and safety program.
• Load and unload rail cars, ensuring grain quality.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

At CGB, you’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping grain moving—loading and unloading rail cars, performing outdoor maintenance, and ensuring a clean, safe facility.

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 duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
• Perform rail duties e.g., prep, unload, load, placement, etc. of rail cars, where applicable.
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean‑up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
• Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience
Required – None. - Preferred - 1 year’s 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 (where applicable).
• 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 work environment described here is representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 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.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $18.00 - $25.00.

Benefits

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!

Legal Notice

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.