Cargill · 14 hours ago
Barge Cover Handler
Reserve, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hr
0+ years expCargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world. They are seeking a Barge Cover Handler to train and operate equipment associated with barges, perform housekeeping duties, and maintain a safe work environment while assisting other plant personnel as needed.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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