Grain Elevator Operator - Truck Facility Laborer

CGB Enterprises, Inc.; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Truck Facility Technician in Monmouth, Illinois. This role directly supports local growers by loading and unloading trucks while performing various duties aligned with daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in an industrial environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• Preferred – 1 year of experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support local growers by loading and unloading trucks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Transfer, load, and move grain.
• Maintain grain quality during operations.
• Complete documentation accurately.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Effective verbal communication

Documentation skills

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Truck Facility Technician at CGB directly supports local growers by loading and unloading trucks, performing a variety of duties based on daily operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in company safety program and attend daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Perform duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; wear appropriate PPE.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate location.
• Maintain grain quality while stored and/or transferred.
• Weigh trucks and grade grain (where applicable).
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean‑up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and housekeeping.
• Operate, run, monitor and shut down dryer as required (where applicable).
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs (where applicable).
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Experience: None required. Preferred – 1 year’ experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret instructions and troubleshoot problems.
• Work independently and within a team.
• Use tools appropriate for assigned task.
• Maintain focus on customer service internally and externally.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to balance continuously.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat frequently.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to significant heights.
• Concentrate on tasks without distraction continuously.
• Identify grain characteristics; use nose to detect odor differences.
• Enter data into computer.
• Reach frequently.
• Lift, push, pull 50 lbs occasionally to continuously depending on location.
• Use and comply with PPE, PFT/fit testing, FRA and DOT testing (where applicable).
• Work in confined spaces.
• Walk on barge surface and around water (Convent, LA).
• Stand and walk continuously.
• Communicate verbally and via two‑way radio; recognize emergency alarms.
• Understand written instructions.
• Operate vibrators, railcar equipment (where applicable).
• Work extended hours, weekend, holidays or alternate shifts as needed.
• Operate in high dust, extreme weather conditions.
• Acutely aware of surroundings.
• Use vision and depth perception to identify grain problems.
• Open silo bin doors and rail car hoppers (Convent, LA only).

Travel

5%–20% travel may be required at some facilities.

Compensation

Expected base pay range: $17.00 – $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

CGB offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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 and recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and more.

EEO Statement

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