Entry Level Job Descriptions

Grain Merchandiser

Operations Management Trainee

The Operations Management Trainee program starts our young recruits on a journey that will yield a rewarding career in the extremely diverse culture of CGB.  The trainee starts their training period at one of the many locations throughout the Midwest.  The initial training period usually lasts 12-24 months.  Once the trainee's performance warrants advancements to the next phase of training, they will be reassigned locally to a different terminal for further training or to assume a managerial role in the operation.  The final phase of operations training would surface when the trainee assumes the role of Superintendent or Operations Manager at a CGB Terminal.  Once the employee reaches this phase, more doors of opportunity open as the employee continues to evaluate their interests and career goals. 

There is no such thing as a typical day for our Operations Managers.  Every day is different and every day brings with it a new set of challenges.  Our Operations Manager's most important job responsibility is guarding their employees' safety. This manager is also responsible for making sure that the facility is operating in an efficient and profitable manner.  They will have direct input on personnel issues, financial decisions, construction projects and proposals, as well as the daily operations of the facility.

Operations Managers enjoy an exciting career and can continue on the operational path or change direction into a different career area all under CGB's umbrella of companies.  Whatever direction is followed, each new employee of CGB will experience a rewarding career in an ever changing global industry. 
 

Accounting Manager

Our Accounting Managers key role is to report on the financial well being of the company by providing an accurate statement of the companys performance. Grain accounting positions are very different from public or corporate accounting positions. Our accountants must learn the many ways that grain is affected by varying factors in the storage and movement processes. Our accountants will learn other positions within the company to give them a better understanding of why and how our business performance changes from month to month. They play the entire field, know the entire business and ensure that when the numbers hit the bottom line, they are correct.

CTLC Management Trainee

Consolidated Terminals and Logistics Co. (CTLC) is a division of CGB Enterprises, Inc. which began as a transportation company in 1970, primarily focused on moving freight from north to south on the inland waterways of the United States.   Innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit led to an expansion of services and markets, transforming CTLC into a global operation offering freight services for Ocean, Barge, Rail and Trucks as well as River Transfer Terminals and Services for the Barge Industry.  CTLC can handle the Logistics package from Foreign Port to the Customer's door step. 

As a Management Trainee with CTLC, you will have the opportunity to learn about and work in numerous divisions throughout the company during your 6 month trainee period.  These divisions include:

• Logistics
• Operations
• Transportation
• Sales

While working in these divisions, each trainee will spend time in the office and "out in the field", where they will see first hand how our business runs on a day-to-day basis.  This, combined with the knowledge gained from working along side veteran employees, will enable trainees to hit the ground running upon appointment of their first Management assignment and lay the foundation for a successful career with the CGB Family.