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Seasonal Grain Facility Laborer

CGB Enterprises · Freeport, IL · $17.00–$19.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a seasonal job during harvest at Freeport. What does your availability look like for the busy season?

What they are checking: Whether they can be counted on during the weeks the elevator needs them most.

Tell me about the most physically demanding job you've had.

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for fast-paced physical work with lifting, climbing and long hours.

Tell me about a time you followed a rule even though skipping it would have been faster.

What they are checking: Whether they choose safety over speed, which is the most important habit in this work.

How do you take instructions from a supervisor when things are moving fast?

What they are checking: Whether they listen carefully and confirm instructions before acting.

What would you do

You're asked to sweep up spilled grain near a running conveyor. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they know not to work near moving equipment without it being locked out.

How would you handle a busy day when trucks keep coming and the team is tired?

What they are checking: Whether they stay steady, safe and helpful under the pressure of harvest volume.

What would you do if you saw a coworker get hurt?

What they are checking: Whether they would get help right away, keep others safe and report it.

About the work

What do you know about safety around rail cars?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the danger of moving rail cars and the need to follow procedures.

Why is dust control so important at a grain elevator?

What they are checking: Whether they know grain dust can catch fire or explode and that cleanup prevents it.

What PPE would you expect to wear on this job?

What they are checking: Whether they know the basics, like hearing and eye protection, gloves, dust masks and steel toes.

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The full job description

As published by CGB Enterprises.

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! Earn extra income this harvest while working in a fast-paced agricultural environment. We're seeking dependable individuals to support grain elevator operations throughout the busy harvest season. This job is primarily responsible for working at facility that loads and unloads rail cars and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation. 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 duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location. • Perform rail duties e.g., prep, unload, load, placement, etc. of rail cars, where applicable. • Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain. • 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. • Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred. • Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following; movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail; 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 (where applicable). • 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. 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: $17.00 - $19.00 Actual 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! 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. This posting may use automated systems to help distribute listings to job seekers based on relevance (e.g., search terms, location, engagement). Hiring decisions are made by CGB personnel. Questions? Contact Recruiting@cgb.com

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