This hands-on role supports daily barge operations, ensuring grain moves safely and efficiently. The Grain Elevator Technician works at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks, performing a variety of general labor duties based on operational needs, which may include cleaning and repairing barges.
Responsibilities
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 task being performed
Perform deckhand responsibilities, including reading drafts, opening/closing lids, and tying off barges
Perform all barge loading duties, including loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and overseeing deckhand(s)
Perform duties to transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations, where applicable
Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred
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
Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following: unloading barges, cleaning barges, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
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
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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
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
Use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain
Nice to have:
1 year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record
Benefits
Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
Wellness programs
Recognition programs
Community involvement opportunities
Important Details
Schedule: rotating 12-hour shifts, including shifts during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours (Convent, LA location only)
Travel: 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities, including off-site training and/or work at alternate locations
About the Company
Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is 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 its assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability.
