Laborer (Cairo, IL)

Job Title: Laborer
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Cairo, IL
Job Type: Full-Time (8 days on, 4 days off; 8 nights on, 4 days off – 12-hour shifts)

Are you a hardworking and motivated individual looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team in the maritime industry? If so, American Commercial Barge Line has the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking dedicated laborers to assist in cleaning cargo hoppers and the exteriors of barges, making them suitable for loading customers’ cargo. Join us, and you’ll be rewarded with a $1,000 signing bonus after 90 working days!

What you will be doing… Your IMPACT

• Assist in the cleaning of cargo hoppers and the exterior surfaces of barges to prepare them for cargo loading. This includes removing debris, dirt, and other materials using brooms, shovels, and high-pressure water equipment, operating front-end loaders, tractors and forklifts.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Work efficiently and effectively to complete cleaning tasks in a timely manner, ensuring that barges are ready for cargo loading as scheduled.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and report any incidents, accidents, or issues to your supervisor.
• Collaborate with other team members and supervisors to ensure that cleaning operations run smoothly and meet quality standards.
• Pump water from void compartments and hoppers of company owner and operated equipment.
• Assists with shingling of barges and other types of temporary repairs to ensure watertight integrity of floating equipment.
• Assists with construction / repair of special projects.
• Assists in performing preventative and routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Assists in performing safety audits / inspections of work area.
• Conducts confined space atmospheric tests.

What we are looking for…

You will need to have:

• Must live 50 miles or less from our Cairo fleet location.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform job tasks as assigned by foreman / supervisor.
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing 75 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures and the importance of adhering to safety guidelines.
• Must understand and be able to demonstrate the ability to signal crane operator in the lifting and moving of loads.
• Must successfully complete Powered Industrial Operators class prior to operating any front-end loaders, tractors or forklifts.
• Must successfully complete Rigger Training before being allowed to rig load for crane to lift and move.
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Even better if you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Reasons you will love working at ACBL …

• Competitive hourly wage and benefits.
• $1,000 signing bonus after 90 working days.
• On-the-job training and skill development.
• Safety-focused work culture.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Contribution to essential maritime operations.