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.
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Physical Demands & Requirements
The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors.
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.
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 w
Additional Information
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.
Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as 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 our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!
Looking for a seasonal opportunity that combines indoor scale work with hands-on facility operations? Gladstone is seeking a Seasonal Barge/Rail Facility Technician to support our barge and rail activities.
This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges, rail cars and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.
In this job, you will:
Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends 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 e.g., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
Perform all barge loading duties e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and oversees deckhand(s). Note: Generally the duty of the most highly qualified person(s).
Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location, where applicable.
Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
Perform all rail duties e.g. prep, unloading, loading, placement, etc., where applicable.
Complete all duties of Scale/Probe Operations position, where applicable.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; performing preventative maintenance and/or repairs; 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 a variety of heavy equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
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Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cgb · Gladstone, IL