BLP Operator

BigRedSky Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Novated leasing

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Bunge Port Adelaide terminal is seeking a Bulk Loading Plant Operator to safely load bulk commodities onto ships, manage equipment, and maintain hygiene standards for export compliance.

You will work with an integrated team across operations and logistics, ensuring timely loading, ongoing training, and a strong safety culture in a dynamic port environment.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge or readiness to learn.
• Safety procedures are followed and practiced.
• Willingness to collaborate with others and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Bulk Loading Machinery to load bulk commodities onto ships with precision and safety.
• Perform routine maintenance on plant machinery to minimise downtime.
• Conduct safety checks and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness around the plant to meet export standards.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors and logistics to coordinate loading schedules.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

MSIC/Flinders Ports card

Job description

• Join aleading agribusiness and take on a dynamic, rewardingcareer
• Located inPort Adelaide, South Australia

Lookingto turn your hands-on skills into a rewarding, long-term career?We’re on the lookout for motivated individuals ready to dive into adynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and newwins. Join Bunge’s team based at Port Adelaide as a Bulk LoadingPlant Operator and play a vital role in our supplychain.

About the role

As a Bulk Loading Plant (BLP) Operator at our Port Adelaide terminal, you’llbe at the heart of Australia’s multiple commodity exportoperations, playing a crucial role in ensuring our commodities areloaded safely, efficiently, and on time to meet strict exportschedules.

Thesepositions offer the perfect blend of hands-on technical work andteamwork. You’ll operate and monitor a range of machinery to loadbulk commodities onto ships, ensuring each load meets hygiene andsafety standards required for export.

You willcollaborate closely with other operators, terminal management, andour logistics team to coordinate loading schedules, manage stockhandling, and respond quickly to any issues or challenges thatarise during operations. This means the role is dynamic andfast-paced, requiring adaptability, focus, and a strong commitmentto safety.

Duties include:

• Operate Bulk LoadingMachinery: Safely and efficiently manage the equipment thatloads grain and other commodities in bulk onto ships, ensuringprecision and care to meet export requirements.
• Perform RoutineMaintenance: Assist with the upkeep and basic repairs of plantmachinery and equipment to minimise downtime and keepoperations running smoothly.
• Safety Inspectionsand Compliance: Conduct and participate in regular safetychecks and plant inspections, identifying hazards and takingproactive steps to maintain a safe workingenvironment.
• Hygiene andCleanliness: Maintain strict hygiene standards around theplant, including cleaning duties, to comply with exportregulations and company policies.
• TeamCollaboration: Work closely with your fellow operators,supervisors, and logistics personnel to coordinate loadingschedules and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Training andDevelopment: Participate in ongoing training programs to buildyour skills, stay updated on safety procedures, and improveplant efficiency.
• Problem Solving:Respond promptly and effectively to any operational issues orequipment faults, using your initiative to minimise disruptionsand keep the loading process on track.

About you

• Youhave basic mechanical knowledge or a readiness tolearn.
• You’re proactive andtake initiative, always ready to step up and get the jobdone.
• Safety is your toppriority - you follow procedures closely and encourage a safeworking environment.
• Youadapt easily to changing tasks and can manage multiplepriorities effectively.
• Whenchallenges arise, you stay calm and think critically to findpractical solutions.
• Youwork well with others, communicating clearly and supportingyour team to achieve goals.
• Previous experiencein bulk loading or grain handling is helpful but notessential.

Thesuccessful applicant must have or be able to possess aMSIC/Flinders Ports card.

About us

Bungeconnects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed andfuel to the world.

Throughour dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities efficiently fromwhere there is surplus to where they are needed. In Australia, weoperate around 60 storage and handling sites and seven portterminals across southern Western Australia, South Australia andwestern Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and New South Wales,and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of agriculturalcommodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses andcotton.

Byjoining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career andmake a difference to local farmers and the communities we operatein.

Inmid-2025, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating a premieragribusiness solutions with around 34,000 employeesglobally.

When youjoin Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building arewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive workculture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part ofthe Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits,including:

• Training anddevelopment opportunities, including access to LinkedInLearning, Bunge workshops, and mentorship programs to supportcontinuous learning and career growth
• Employee assistanceprogram – access to confidential and free support
• Corporate healthinsurance funds, financial services, and computeroffers
• Novatedleasing
• Birthdayleave
• Years of servicerecognition
• Rigorous safetypractices
• Gender-inclusivepaid parental leave
• Asupportive environment which prioritises respect andteamwork.

Ready toget started? Join Bunge and take your career to the next level in arole that’s both exciting and rewarding.

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.