Grain Facility Operator in Training

CGB Enterprises, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Grain Facility Operator in Training in an outdoor, hands-on role at our Arkansas facilities. You will learn to safely load and unload grain, transfer materials and maintain quality while following strict safety practices and company procedures.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, basic math and strong communication skills, with the ability to document activities clearly and work well in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong math, communication and documentation skills are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, with good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Transfer, load and move grain, ensuring quality and proper storage.
• Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy; perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Operate equipment and perform routine maintenance in accordance with safety regulations.
• Assist with weighing, grading and unloading grain at the facility.
• Follow directions and comply with OSHA and ISO standards where applicable.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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!

Are you an ambitious worker who is looking for more than just a job? If so this might be just the opportunity, you are looking for. Begin your career with Consolidated Grain and Barge in our Grain Facility Operator in Training Program. Through this program, you can move up through our newly designed Career Path. Every step of the way you will be able to see what it will take to advance to the next level of responsibility and pay.

We are primarily focused on safely and the efficient loading and unloading of railcars and trucks with grain. This is a great opportunity for a person who loves to work in an outdoor work environment and wants a career with a great company.

This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.

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 duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain (where applicable).
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• 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.

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

The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors.

• 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, required at Convent, LA location).
• 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.

Ability to open silo bin doors and rail car hoppers (Convent, LA location only).

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be 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. This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.

The expected base pay range for this role is:

$16.50 - $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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. 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.

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