Barge Cover Handler

Summary: Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. The Barge Cover Handler position involves training and operating equipment associated with barges, performing housekeeping duties, and maintaining safety standards within the operation. Responsibilities: - 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 US without visa sponsorship - Must be 18 years or older - Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) - Basic use of a computer - 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) - Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) - Ability to perform physical job duties, which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation - 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 of equivalent work experience - At least six months of experience in production-related work - Previous forklift experience - TWIC card Required Skills: Equipment operation - hoist systems, Rope and cable handling, Barge cover handling, Bobcat operation, Forklift operation, TWIC card Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription, Drug 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