Seasonal Barge Facility Technician
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteEast Prairie, Missouri, United States
East Prairie, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$33,280–$33,280 yearHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Conduct barge loading and unloading operations, including transferring grain to storage, loading trucks, and operating heavy equipment. Perform deckhand duties such as reading drafts, securing barges, and maintaining grain quality during transfer. Execute cleaning, repair, and preventative maintenance tasks on barges and facilities while adhering to OSHA and environmental regulations. Complete daily documentation and participate in pre-shift safety meetings. Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, in outdoor environments with extreme weather and high dust levels.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location
- 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 balance constantly/continuously
- 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 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
- Required to work 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)
- 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
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to complete documentation requirements
- 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
- Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities. This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations
Desired Qualifications
- 1 years' experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record
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