Operator - Grain Elevator

Fairmont City, IL

Job Description


City : Fairmont CityState :Illinois (US-IL)Country :United States (US)Requisition Number :39088

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 over 10 years. We are looking forward to this new growth opportunity to support Bunge and our community.

Position Details:

Rotating 12-hour shifts

Pay rate: $20.25 an hour to start, with short-term advancement opportunity

A Day in the Life:
The primary responsibility of the Elevator Operator 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. This position will learn how to operate in different areas of the grain facility, beginning with loading barges. Also assist in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment, and elevator operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assist in all areas of the loading, unloading, and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, and rail
  • Inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading
  • Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis
  • Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and environmental programs and demonstrate safe working practices
  • Properly record all required documentation
  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Basic written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment
  • Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations preferred
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Agricultural experience preferred

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.

    • Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.

#INDT1


At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Our ability to make global impact starts with our people. The values that guide us every day reflect who we are and how we work - at every level and in every region.


* We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
* We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
* We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. We are Bunge.

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge


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City : Fairmont CityState :Illinois (US-IL)Country :United States (US)Requisition Number :39088

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 over 10 years. We are looking forward to this new growth opportunity to support Bunge and our community.

Position Details:

Rotating 12-hour shifts

Pay rate: $20.25 an hour to start, with short-term advancement opportunity

A Day in the Life:
The primary responsibility of the Elevator Operator 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. This position will learn how to operate in different areas of the grain facility, beginning with loading barges. Also assist in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment, and elevator operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assist in all areas of the loading, unloading, and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, and rail
  • Inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading
  • Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis
  • Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and environmental programs and demonstrate safe working practices
  • Properly record all required documentation
  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Basic written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment
  • Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations preferred
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Agricultural experience preferred

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.

    • Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.

#INDT1


At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Our ability to make global impact starts with our people. The values that guide us every day reflect who we are and how we work - at every level and in every region.


* We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
* We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
* We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. We are Bunge.

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge


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About Bunge

At Bunge (www.bunge.com, NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

With more than two centuries of experience, unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships, we work to put quality food on the table, increase sustainability where we operate, strengthen global food security, and help communities prosper.

As the world’s leader in oilseed processing and a leading producer and supplier of specialty plant-based oils and fats, we value our partnerships with farmers to improve the productivity and environmental efficiency of agriculture across our value chains and to bring quality products from where they’re grown to where they’re consumed.

At the same time, we collaborate with our customers to create and reimagine the future of food, developing tailored and innovative solutions to meet evolving dietary needs and trends in every part of the world.

Our Company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and we have more than 23,000 dedicated employees working across more than 350 facilities located in more than 40 countries.

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