Barge Facility Technician

Job Overview

This general laborer position is responsible for loading and unloading barges and trucks, and performing related tasks at the grain export terminal in Convent, Louisiana.

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Perform deckhand responsibilities such as reading drafts, opening and closing lids, and tying off barges; oversee deckhand(s).
• Perform all barge loading duties to meet draft and quality requirements, and oversee deckhand(s).
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations while maintaining grain quality during storage and transfer.
• Complete documentation accurately and legibly in a timely manner.
• Perform general clean-up activities including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs where applicable.
• Unloading barges, cleaning barges, moving product to storage, loading trucks using heavy equipment, loading rail, loading products to required specifications, operating and shutting down a dryer, and operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic mathematical skills; effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to complete documentation; ability to follow directions and troubleshoot problems; ability to work independently and within a team; ability to use tools appropriately; ability to focus on customer service.

• Lift/push/pull up to 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently.
• Stand and walk constantly or continuously; balance constantly or continuously.
• Kneel occasionally.
• Safely walk on barge surfaces and work around deep water.
• Grasp and reach frequently.
• Understand and communicate verbally and in writing, including over two-way radio.
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Climb stairs and ladders to significant heights; work in confined spaces; work in high dust environments.
• Meet PFT and fit testing requirements; use all applicable PPE.
• Recognize subtle differences in odors when necessary.
• Work extended hours, including weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The work environment is inside and outside, in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions; frequent use of personal protective equipment. Travel of 5-20% may be required at some facilities.

The expected base pay range for this role is $17.50 - $20.00 per hour, but actual pay may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave, including holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Community involvement opportunities

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law. We are unable to sponsor visas.