E-Crane Operator

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Job Title: E-Crane Operator
Location: Belle Chasse, LA, South United States, USA

Company: CHS Inc.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious E-Crane Operator to join our team at the Myrtle Grove grain terminal. The E-Crane Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the E-Crane used in unloading bulk grain from vessels and transferring it to designated storage or transport systems. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced marine terminal environment.

Responsibilities

Operate as a member of a team, responsible for coordinating information flow between each crew member and location staff/management in the loading/unloading of cargo.
Operates floating E-Crane to load and/or discharge cargo safely and efficiently from ships and/or barges.
Responsible for hoisting equipment and materials to repair and maintain the floating, mobile and fixed terminal equipment.
Place and removes Front End Loaders in ship and barges s holds using E Crane as a lifting rig and “final” hold to the required cleanliness.
Make regular inspections of the equipment and perform minor maintenance tasks such as adjusting and lubricating equipment, cleaning, washing, descaling, testing, replacing filters, gauges, valves, hoses, and other minor maintenance as necessary to maximize port systems availability and reliability.
Performs minor maintenance tasks such as repairing, adjusting and lubricating equipment, gauges, valves, hoses, and etc. as necessary to maximize machine availability/reliability and assist maintenance personnel as required.
Monitor all pressures, temperature and data points on the HMI to ensure that they are at normal operating level.
Maintains and reports accurate records including beginning of shift work place inspections, shift logs and shift performance report at the end of each shift.
Performs rigging calculations and programming on equipment when necessary.
Ensure that safe crane operating conditions are met before and during operation.
Works closely, as needed, with Stevedore when making lifts or rigging equipment or material.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

4+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
High School diploma or GED preferred
CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Forklift certiification preferred
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 75 lbs
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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Job Post Date: 09/16/25