Grain Facility Operator in Training
$37,440–$52,000 year
On-siteAurora, Indiana, United States
Aurora, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$37,440–$52,000 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Conduct grain loading and unloading operations for barges, railcars, and trucks while maintaining quality and safety standards. Perform deckhand duties including reading drafts, securing vessels, and operating heavy equipment as needed. Execute scale and probe operations, manage documentation, and complete general housekeeping tasks. Fully participate in daily safety meetings and adhere to OSHA, ISO, and company environmental regulations. Work extended hours, weekends, and holidays across various outdoor locations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems
- Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task
- 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 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
- Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain
- 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 work well both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
- Ability to complete documentation requirements
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization
- Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities. This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations
- Ability to work in an outdoor work environment
Desired Qualifications
- 1 years' experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record
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