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!

Do you enjoy working outdoors and near the water? Do you have prior experience working at a shipyard or in an outdoor industrial environment? If so, this may be a great opportunity for you! CGB offers overtime opportunities, a great benefits plan and an amazing 401K match!

This job is primarily responsible for working at facilities that clean and repair barges of bulk products. This job performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation which may include unloading and loading trucks, pumping, resetting covers, fiberglass repairs and using wash hoses when needed for cleaning, etc.

In this job, you will:

Job Responsibilities

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job.  Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.

• 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 e.g., opening, closing, removing and placement of lids, etc.
• Operate a skid loader as needed and includes cleaning of heavy cargo barges when required.
• Perform clean-up of barge once unload is completed by sweeping and/or shoveling.
• Perform the loading and unloading of trucks to specifications, where applicable.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Other duties as assigned, including assisting in the general housekeeping of entire work area.
• Report any injuries, accidents, or unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately.
• Operate electric tools, not limited to drills, grinders, saw, hoist, etc.
• Assist with facility maintenance.

Here's what you will need to be considered:

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required – None.

Preferred – 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Able to follow direction and to 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.
• Employees located in Louisiana must have reliable transportation to get to and from work sites; work site location will depend on business needs and will typically be in the following parish(es): Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. James Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish.

Here's additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.

Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.

Ability to safely walk and work on barge surface(s) and around barge rigging with ability to work around deep water.

Ability to open gates.

Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.

Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.

Able to perform work in confined spaces.

Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.

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 work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

Ability to multitask.

Must agree to take and pass drug screen, physical and agility test

Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Environmental Conditions

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.

The expected base pay range for this role is:

$17.64 - $22.42

Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB?  Apply today! 

 

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

 

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

 

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.