Operations Leadership Intern

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 team of thinkers and doers.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program and opportunity to progress.  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
 

The Bunge Industrial Internship Program is looking for collaborative results oriented candidates with strong critical thinking and communication skills.  The internship is designed to give you an understanding of the operations and processes of businesses across Bunge’s value chain.  During the internship, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of Bunge’s business units while performing various operational (e.g. grain elevator, grain milling, oils packaging, oilseed crush/refine operations and/or production) functions.  You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation in all aspects of operational processes.

Location to be determined based off current business needs, you would be placed at one of our crush/refine, milling, oil packaging, or grain elevator facilities. Ability and willingness to relocate for the duration of the internship is required. 

Hourly range $18.20 - $28.60.  This role is also eligible to receive a monthly stipend if relocating. 

Main Accountabilities:

• Participate fully in the day to day operation of a Bunge facility
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations
• Demonstrate your level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or program manager               
• Travel to other Bunge locations for training and exposure purposes
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers

Education/Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Chemistry, Industrial Management, Industrial Technology, Milling Science, Food Science, or Feed Science preferred
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Standard internships hours 8 AM – 5 PM subject to modification as required by assignment and/or location
• Ability to travel

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