Seasonal Grain Handler Technician

CGB Enterprises Inc; Benton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc is seeking a hands-on grain facility worker in Illinois to load and unload trucks and support daily operations. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in documentation, and teamwork, with opportunities to operate dryers and perform routine maintenance as needed.

Key responsibilities include participating in safety meetings, transferring grain, weighing trucks, and ensuring grain quality. Some roles require operating heavy equipment and adhering to OSHA standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None required; 1 year in an industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: basic math, communication, documentation, teamwork, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
• Maintain grain quality while stored and/or transferred.
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Operate, clean and perform general housekeeping duties.
• Operate heavy equipment and dryer as required, and perform basic maintenance.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Interpersonal and written comms

Ability to follow directions

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Teamwork and independent work

Ability to use tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial environment experience preferred

Job description

Introduction

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!

Do you enjoy working outdoors, assisting with the transportation of grain, operating equipment, and making equipment repairs? Are you able to work extended hours and appreciate the opportunity to earn overtime? 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:

• 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.

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).

Salary

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.

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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