Operator- Grain Elevator

If you are someone who wants to live new possibilities, Bunge is going to be a great place for you. Due to growth, we are expanding to 24/7 operations at our Bunge-SCF Grain facility in Fairmount City, IL. Bunge-SCF Grain has been an anchor in the area for 10+ years. We are looking forward to this new growth opportunity to support Bunge and our community.

Position Details:

Plant runs 24/7 operations.  Schedules will vary & will work a rotating 12 hr. shift schedule. The position will pay $19-$21 an hour based on experience.  

A Day in the Life:
Primary responsibility is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner.  Also assists or leads in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment and elevator operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

•    Assists in all areas of the loading, unloading and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading.   
•    Ability to operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps and locomotives) on a routine basis 
•    Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties 
•    Ability to perform and fix more complex maintenance issues. (fabrication, repairs, etc.)
•    Know and understand all facets of Bunge’s safety programs and culture, has a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrates safe working practices and has the ability to notify operations of safety alarms.     
•    Responsible for properly and accurately recording all applicable documentation
•    Performs grain receiving, weighing and grading duties and helps with unloading/loading trucks, barges and rail       

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Basic written and verbal communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
•    Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment. 
•    Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
•    Ability to lead others and maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.
•    Welding and light fabrication preferred
•    High School Diploma or GED equivalent desired
•    2-4 years of experience
•    Agricultural experience preferred

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient.
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Less than 1 year: 10 days
  • 1 – 4 years: 12 days
  • 5 – 14 years: 17 days
  • 15-19 years: 22 days
  • 20+ years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

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Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled