Seasonal Grain Handler Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is a leading provider of grain and transportation services, operating an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. Our company is known for its innovative and progressive approach to the industry, offering a wide range of services for producers and logistics services for international customers.

We are seeking a Seasonal Grain Handler Technician to join our team at CGB Enterprises. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties based on the daily needs of the operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads trucks, performing duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate locations, and maintaining grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.

• 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 duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain (where applicable).
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Operate, run, monitor and shut down dryer as required (where applicable).
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs (where applicable).
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required, but 1 year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record is preferred.
• 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 assigned task.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

• Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs., frequently, where applicable.
• Ability to climb, bend and twist occasionally.
• Ability to open truck hoppers, where applicable.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
• Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs and climb ladders to significant heights.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around deep water (Convent, LA location only).
• Ability to open silo bin doors and rail car hoppers (Convent, LA location only).
• Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

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.