Barge Cover Handler

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Job Title: Barge Cover Handler
Location: Reserve, LA, South United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 22.00 per hour
Job Description: Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: $22.00/hr

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities:

Train and operate equipment associated with barges: including hoist systems, ropes and cables
Perform duties to complete removal of barge covers and upon completion of unloading, cover the barge. This includes identification of potential hazards, equipment monitoring, manually pushing and pulling of barge covers, physically throwing chains, and communication with the panel operator
Perform housekeeping duties in respective work and break areas, as well as keeping barges clean: including sweeping, shoveling, and hosing down
Train to be knowledgeable in procedures for bobcat operator, lead person and leg operator, as well as troubleshoot problems as required
Control traffic through department and ensure that all visitors follow safety rules
Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for food safety and environmental impact of the operation
Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings
Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
At least six months of experience in production related work
Forklift certified
TWIC card

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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Job Post Date: 06/01/25