Seasonal Barge Laborer

About the Role Join CGB, a leading grain and transportation company founded in 1969, in a seasonal general laborer position at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This role offers overtime opportunities and hands‑on experience in a grain environment. Responsibilities Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre‑shift meetings. Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, wearing appropriate PPE. Read drafts, open/close lids, tie off barges, and oversee deckhand(s). Load barges to meet draft and quality requirements and manage barge loading duties. Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations while maintaining grain quality. Complete documentation accurately, timely, and legibly. Perform general clean‑up duties including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and housekeeping. Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. Unload barges, clean barges, move product to storage, load trucks with heavy equipment, load rail, and operate dryers (when applicable). Operate heavy equipment and run/shut down dryer as required. Perform any additional duties assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience. No prior experience required (preferred: 1 year in an industrial environment). Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to complete documentation requirements and follow directions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to use appropriate tools for assigned tasks. Strong focus on customer service (internal and external). Physical Demands & Requirements Balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat continuously and frequently. Climb stairs and ladders to significant heights frequently. Concentrate on tasks without distraction. Distinguish grain quality by color, odor, and damage characteristics. Enter observations into a computer and use a two‑way radio for communication. Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally and continuously as needed. Use PPE and meet requirements of PFT and fit testing. Pass FRA and DOT testing for this position (when applicable). Work in confined spaces and around water. Stand and walk constantly and continuously; work in a high dust environment. Work outside in extreme weather conditions. Work rotating 12‑hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Travel 5–20% may be required for some facilities. Compensation Expected base pay range: $16.00 – $26.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on location and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr CGB Enterprises Inc