Barge Loader

BARGE LOADER

Job Location: NEW MADRID, MO.

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description 

Operates system that conveys rice product from storage bins to barges. Drafts and moves barge so product can be loaded.

Job Duties

•    Ability to work on water.

•    Knowledge of a barge (e.g. different parts and how to load).

•    Ability to work in extreme variations of outside temperatures and weather conditions.

•    Knowledge of all required paperwork.

•    Knowledge of all conveying system as it relates to barge loading.

•    Perform light maintenance work and a variety of sanitation duties daily.

•    Responsible for complying with all safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices set forth by company.

•    Performs daily inspections of equipment, notifies management of need for repairs.

•    Recommend and implement process improvements as approved.

•    Consult with supervisor as needed.

•    Work within a team environment.

•    Complete SA logs as required.

•    Greet and communicate with visitors and represent the company in a professional manner.

•    Ability to work with numbers for draft purposes.

•    Be able to communicate with Harbor Service as needed.

•    Any other duties related and needed by the company.

•    Safety sensitive position.

Basic Requirements:

High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and two years of related experience and/or training.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent with1-6 months of experience preferred.

Company Benefits and Incentives

   Medical insurance with low premium

   Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

   Vision insurance with low premiums

   Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

   Voluntary term life (rates depend on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability.

   Free short-term disability

   Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents 

   Employee Assistance Program

   Critical illness insurance

   401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

   Paid training programs

   PTO & Paid Holidays

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.