This role involves assisting with barge movement, operations, maintenance, and safety, with opportunities to expand daily responsibilities based on business needs. The position suits a hardworking, safety-focused individual who can work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend work and on-call shifts.
Responsibilities
Switch and fleet barges
Transfer and lay rigging
Handle lines, including splicing and throwing lines
Stand lookout
Assist in making locks and bridges
Operate boat and barge winches
Secure vessel and barge(s) to docks
Build, break, and check tow in all weather conditions
Ensure products are transported to their destination safely
Assist in tow to boat engine maintenance tasks
Inspect barges for damages and leaks; at times, this requires climbing into confined spaces
Complete daily and periodic maintenance and housekeeping tasks of the vessel and barge(s)
Report vessel condition information to Tugboat Pilot
Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and safety meetings
Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by management
Requirements
Ability to work safely
High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver
Reliable, regular on-time attendance is required and essential to the operation of the LNC team
Able and willing to work in special conditions, including but not limited to working outdoors in various weather climates, as well as working on the water, with heights, and in confined spaces
Ability to work well with a team and take directions from the boat captain
Can read and speak English
Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment references
Must pass a USCG accepted Color Vision Test to recognize color, navigation markings, and coded objects
Standing for up to 10 hours throughout the shift, and up to 6 hours at a time
Frequent walking and standing on vessel decks during navigation and inspections
Ability to regularly carry, move, push, pull, and/or lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and stairways between vessel levels
Ability to maintain balance on moving, wet, or uneven surfaces
Occasional bending and stooping
Ability to reach while operating controls, handling equipment, accessing storage areas
Hand dexterity in order to operate controls, radios, navigation equipment, and tools
Ability to read navigation instruments, identify markers and vessel lights, and maintain situational awareness
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Ability to hear radio communications, alarms, machinery sounds, and crew instructions
Ability to work extended shifts, commonly 8 hours or longer, while maintaining alertness and operational awareness
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind
Exposure to vessel vibration, engine noise, and moving machinery
Work near water with risk of slipping or falling
Occasional confined space entry for inspection purposes
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including life vest/PFD, safety boots, eye protection, and hard hat when required
Compliance with company safety programs and U.S. Coast Guard regulations
Participation in emergency response drills and procedures
Nice to have:
Vessel/barge engine and machinery maintenance experience
Experience with marine industry
Experience with heavy equipment
Effective written and verbal communication, and ability to give distances/direction over a radio
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees
Important Details
Schedule: flexible, may include regular weekend work and on-call basis
About the Company
Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements, and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. Their mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing, and service. They focus on providing customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.
