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.
Position Summary
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.
Reporting and Working Relationships
This position reports directly to the Elevator Manager but has a dotted line to the Asst. Elevator Manager and/or Elevator Superintendent.
Responsibilities
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.
Proficient in all facets of Bunge’s safety programs and culture, has a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrates safe working practices, has the ability to perform JHA’s and recognize near misses
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
Ability to perform barge and rail draft calculations.
Ability to oversee maintenance projects, has a strong understanding of all facets of maintenance for the facility and is an equipment expert.
Ability to accurately perform inventory management.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Associates, Technical or Mechanical Degree desired
5+ years of experience
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated computer 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
Agriculture and/or grain elevator experience preferred
Work Hours and Conditions
Harvest Season Hours (60 plus per week)
Non Harvest Season Hours (40-50 per week)
Additional Position Information
Work under minimal supervision and has wide latitude for independent judgment
Highly skilled in grain operations.
Proactive and willing to lead
Physical Requirements
Walking
Walking on catwalks at a variety of heights
Climbing stairs and ladders
Lifting up to 75 lbs
Bending
Stooping
Shoveling product
Entering and working in confined spaces
Working at heights up to 200 ft. with appropriate safety equipment
Working outdoors in a broad range of climate conditions
Working over water
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
