Grain Elevator Technician

Consolidated Grain and Barge; East Hannibal (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. in Illinois seeks a general laborer to support barge loading and related tasks at a busy facility. You will participate in safety programs, perform routine maintenance, and help move grain to appropriate locations while adhering to quality standards.

This hands-on role requires physical stamina, the ability to work in teams and alone as needed, and the skill to complete accurate documentation and follow directions. Prior industrial experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience is not required; preferred 1 year in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read drafts and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload barges and trucks; assist with moving grain to proper locations.
• Participate in the Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance and general housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Operate, monitor, and assist with heavy equipment as required by location.

Skills

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Follow directions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

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!

Support daily barge operations in a hands-on role that keeps grain moving safely and efficiently.

This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general laborer position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation; may include cleaning and repair of barges. In this job, you will:

• 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 shore-side barge loading responsibilities e.g., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
• Perform all shore-side barge loading duties e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and overseeing duties performed by other employees. 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.
• 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.
• Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; unloading and cleaning barges shore-side, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; 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.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

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.