Terminal Operations Associate/ Laborer-Bulk (Granite City, IL)

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC.; Granite City, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,127,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Year-round employment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group in Granite City, IL, is seeking a Terminal Operations Associate/Laborer-Bulk to help keep bulk commodities moving safely and efficiently. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training and a clear career path.

Work is outdoors on a 12-hour swing shift (6am–6pm and 6pm–6am) with a $2.00/hour night differential and growth opportunities into roles like Warehouse Clerk or Operations Management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and rail cars and barges along the Mississippi River.
• Perform general dock maintenance and cleanup.
• Inspect cargo and report damage or discrepancies.
• Secure cargo and assist crane and heavy equipment operators.
• Assist with line handling and barge positioning.
• Follow Zero Harm safety processes for a safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

Reliability

Outdoor work

Physical labor

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Terminal Operations Associate/ Laborer-Bulk (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 and rail cars 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: 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am

• This role operates as a Swing Shift. 30 days will be worked a 6am – 6pm schedule and 30 days will be worked a 6pm – 6am schedule.
• Monday through Friday

What We Offer:

• Starting Pay at$ 22.36/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 in to 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)
• Possess 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

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 Affimative 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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