Seasonal Grain Handler Technician

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

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a general labor role at our grain loading/unloading facility. The position involves assisting with transportation of grain, operating equipment, and performing a variety of duties as daily needs dictate.

You may work extended hours and overtime; practical responsibilities include safety compliance, documentation, and basic maintenance. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and good communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; preferred 1 year in industrial setting.
• Basic math skills and ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties at a grain loading/unloading facility as needed.
• Participate in Safety Program and attend pre-shift meetings.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations; wear PPE.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate location.
• Perform rail duties such as prep, unload, load, placement.
• Weigh trucks and grade grain; complete documentation timely.
• General housekeeping and minor maintenance as required.
• Travel may be required at some facilities.

Skills

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Follow written instructions

Teamwork

Tools handling

Customer service

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!

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 rail cars and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
• 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 the 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.
• 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.

Required and Preferred 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 the assigned task.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

Additional Information

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).
• 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 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: $16.00 - $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.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB?

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.

Operating within the diverse family of businesses at CGB Enterprises, Inc. are Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., River Bend Transport, River Bend Brokerage, AgriFinancial, CGB Marine, CGB Soybean Processing, Consolidated Terminals and Logistics Company, and North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC.