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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.
Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!
Join a dynamic team at our barge facility where you’ll play a critical role in liquid fertilizer operations, grain handling, and supporting mine-based processes that keep America’s agricultural supply chain moving. This is a great opportunity for a person who loves to work in an outdoor environment and wants a career with a great company.This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.
- 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Hourly and Overtime Pay for Over 40 Hours/week
- We Hire 18+ Years of Age
This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general laborer position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation; may include cleaning and repair of barges.
In this job, you will:
Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
- Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
- Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
- Perform shore-side barge loading responsibilities e.g., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
- Perform all shore-side barge loading duties e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and overseeing duties performed by other employees. Note: Generally the duty of the most highly qualified person(s).
- Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location, where applicable.
- Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
- Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
- Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
- Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; unloading and cleaning barges shore-side, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Required – None.
Preferred - 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Ability to complete documentation requirements.
- Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task. Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Here’s additional information you need to know:
Physical Demands & Requirements
The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors.
- Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
- Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
- Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
- Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
- Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing
- particular odors, using nose.
- Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
- Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
- Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
- Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
- Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
- Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
- Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
- Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
- Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
- Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
- Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.
Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including shifts during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours (Convent, LA location only).
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities . This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.
The expected base pay range for this role is:
$18.00 - $25.00Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today!
Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.
Expected hours: 40.0 – 84.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.
Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!
Join a dynamic team at our barge facility where you’ll play a critical role in liquid fertilizer operations, grain handling, and supporting mine-based processes that keep America’s agricultural supply chain moving. This is a great opportunity for a person who loves to work in an outdoor environment and wants a career with a great company.This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.
- 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Hourly and Overtime Pay for Over 40 Hours/week
- We Hire 18+ Years of Age
This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads barges and trucks. This is a general laborer position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation; may include cleaning and repair of barges.
In this job, you will:
Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
- Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
- Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
- Perform shore-side barge loading responsibilities e.g., reading drafts, opening/closing lids, tying off barges, etc.
- Perform all shore-side barge loading duties e.g., loading barges to meet draft and quality requirements and overseeing duties performed by other employees. Note: Generally the duty of the most highly qualified person(s).
- Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location, where applicable.
- Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
- Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
- Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
- Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; unloading and cleaning barges shore-side, movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail, loading of products to required specifications; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Required – None.
Preferred - 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Ability to complete documentation requirements.
- Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task. Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Here’s additional information you need to know:
Physical Demands & Requirements
The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors.
- Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
- Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
- Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
- Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities).
- Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing
- particular odors, using nose.
- Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
- Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
- Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
- Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
- Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
- Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
- Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
- Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
- Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
- Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
- Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.
Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including shifts during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours (Convent, LA location only).
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities . This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.
The expected base pay range for this role is:
$18.00 - $25.00Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today!
Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.
Expected hours: 40.0 – 84.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facility operator jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training preferred
- One to three years of experience operating industrial or mechanical systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification for safety-regulated environments
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, or building management software
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Valid driver's license for facilities requiring on-site equipment inspection rounds
Tips for Your Facility Operator Job Search
List your certifications before experience
Facility operator roles often filter applicants by credentials before reviewing work history. Put your OSHA certifications, EPA water treatment licenses, or Boiler Operator certificates in a dedicated section at the top of your resume, not buried at the bottom.
Match your resume to the system
Hiring managers for facility roles scan for specific equipment names. If you've operated HVAC chillers, SCADA systems, or reverse osmosis units, name each one explicitly. Vague phrases like 'industrial equipment' get screened out by applicant tracking systems before anyone reads your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists facility operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift type first
Many facility operator jobs are shift-based, and postings often go unfilled because candidates assume all shifts are identical. Filter for night, rotating, or weekend shifts if you're flexible. Those roles typically attract fewer applicants and move faster to interviews.
Prepare a scenario answer about an equipment failure
Interviewers for facility roles almost always ask how you've handled an unexpected system malfunction. Prepare one specific example: what failed, what you did within the first ten minutes, and how the facility recovered. Vague answers about 'staying calm' don't satisfy these questions.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Facility operator compensation often includes shift differentials, on-call premiums, and overtime structures that aren't listed in job postings. Ask during the offer stage what the differential rate is for nights and weekends before comparing two offers on base pay alone.
Facility Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most facility operators?
State of Missouri, CGB Enterprises, and Aqua Texas are hiring the most facility operators right now, with openings concentrated in Missouri, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in municipalities, utilities, and large industrial manufacturing operations.
How many facility operator jobs are remote?
About 0% of facility operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include facilities coordination, monitoring-only control room roles, and administrative oversight positions at multi-site operations.
How do you become a facility operator?
Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then pursue vocational training in a relevant area such as HVAC, industrial maintenance, or water treatment. Earning an entry-level certification like OSHA 10 or a state water operator license strengthens your candidacy. Apply for operator-in-training or maintenance technician roles to build hands-on hours before moving into a full operator position.
Can you get hired as a facility operator with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if they hold relevant certifications or have completed vocational coursework. Focus on roles listed as operator-in-training or assistant operator, where on-the-job learning is built into the position. Highlighting mechanical aptitude, familiarity with safety protocols, and any hands-on equipment exposure from school or personal projects strengthens your application significantly.
What does the facility operator interview process look like?
Most facility operator interviews involve an initial phone screen followed by an in-person or on-site interview with a facilities manager or operations supervisor. Expect scenario-based questions about equipment malfunctions, safety incidents, and shift handoff procedures. Some employers include a brief walk-through of the facility to assess your comfort level with the equipment and environment before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to facility operator jobs?
You can find and apply to facility operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, shift preferences, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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