Terminal Operations Associate- Cargo (Granite City, IL)

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC.; Granite City, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $21.50/hour

$2.00 night differential

Career progression program

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable year-round employment

Long-term career in transportation

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group is seeking a Terminal Operations Associate at Granite City, IL to help move bulk commodities safely and efficiently. This entry-level role offers hands-on outdoor work, on-the-job training, and opportunities to advance into operations management with proven performance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, rail cars, and barges, inspecting cargo, and supporting crane operators while following Zero Harm safety processes.

Qualifications

• Team oriented attitude and safety mindset are essential.
• Willingness to perform physical outdoor labor and read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of trucks, rail cars, and barges along the Mississippi River.
• Performing general doc maintenance and cleanup.
• Inspecting cargo and reporting damage or discrepancy.
• Securing cargo and supporting crane and heavy equipment operators.
• Assisting with line handling and barge positioning.
• Following Zero Harm safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Team oriented attitude

Safety conscious

Strong work ethic

Outdoor work

Physical labor

High School diploma or GED

Reliable transportation

Background check ready

Read/write English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Terminal Operations Associate- Cargo (Granite City, IL)

Company Description

Ingram Infrastructure operates 8 marine facilities in the St. Louis Harbor that handle commodities critical to the US economy. At Ingram Infrastructure Group, you’ll be part of a team that moves agriculture, steel, energy products, and essential materials that power the nation.

Ingram Infrastructure Group is owned by Ingram Marine Group which is the largest barge line in the United States and operates across America’s inland waterways, moving bulk commodities that keep the country running. As an industry leader, we operate a fleet of towboats and barges carrying aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and more.

Company Culture

Zero Harm - Safety is at the center of everything we do at Ingram Marine Group. Our goal is Zero Harm to our associates, the environment, customers, communities, and property.

The Ingram Way - Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes in line with the company's values and standards. We expect our associates to operate under our four pillars: Driven, Accountable, Empowered, and Honorable

Job Description

As a Terminal Operations Associate, you’ll be part of a team that keeps bulk commodities moving safely and efficiently through one of the busiest inland ports in the country.

This is an entry-level opportunity with a clear career path, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits. No prior terminal or river experience required, just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

If you’re looking for a place where you can start strong, learn the business, and build a future, this role offers that opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

• Loading and unloading of trucks, rail cars, and barges along the Mississippi River
• Performing general doc maintenance and cleanup
• Inspecting cargo and reporting damage or discrepancy
• Securing cargo and supporting crane and heavy equipment operators
• Assisting with line handling and barge positioning
• Following Zero Harm safety processes and procedures for a safe work environment

This is hands-on, outdoor work that plays a critical role in America’s supply chain. At Ingram Marine Group a Terminal Operations Associate role is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career.

We support growth through on-the-job training, exposure to different types of work, and development opportunities based on performance and business needs. Your effort, dependability, and willingness to learn matter. We promote from within and provide training, certifications, and mentorship to help you grow. With strong performance and training, you can advance into roles such as:

• Warehouse Clerk
• Operations Management

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts: 6pm – 6am during peak season (December – May)
• 8-hour shifts: 4pm – 12am during off season (June – November)
• Monday through Friday
• Occasional mandatory weekends

What We Offer:

• Starting Pay: $ 21.50/hour and $2.00/hour shift differential when scheduled on nights
• Established job progression program with the ability to learn new skills through company provided training and grow into positions paying above $30/hour in less than 24 months
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, year-round employment in an essential industry
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in transportation

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Team oriented attitude: demonstration of the Ingram Way
• Safety first mindset: ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards of Zero Harm
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Ability to work outdoors
• Comfortable performing physical labor (lifting, climbing, and securing lines)
• Posess a High School diploma or GED
• Have reliable transportation to and from work daily
• Pass a post-offer process of an offer is made (background check, drug screen, and physical)
• Can carry more than fifty pounds on a regular basis unassisted
• Must be able to read and write the English language

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us [e-mail]

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

Hourly Rate: $21.50 with a $2.00 pay differential for nights

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us [e-mail]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affir­mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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