BLP Operator

Bunge; Coobowie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs

Employee assistance program

Rigorous safety practices

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bunge operates a Port Giles terminal in South Australia, seeking Bulk Loading Plant Operators for permanent part-time and casual roles. You will load bulk commodities onto ships, monitor equipment, and work with a team to meet export schedules while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

The role blends hands-on technical work with teamwork, offering opportunities for training, development, and a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a major agribusiness player in Australia.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Proactive and take initiative, always ready to step up.
• Safety is your top priority—follow procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Adapt easily to changing tasks and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support the crew.
• Previous bulk loading or grain handling experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Bulk Loading Machinery to load bulk commodities onto ships safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance on plant machinery to minimise downtime.
• Conduct safety inspections and regular checks to identify hazards.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness around the plant to meet export standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors and logistics staff to align loading schedules.
• Participate in training programs to improve skills and plant efficiency.
• Respond promptly to operational issues or equipment faults to minimise disruptions.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Initiative

Safety focus

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

• PermanentPart-Time and Casual Positions Available
• Join aLeading Agribusiness and Take on a Dynamic, RewardingCareer
• Located inPort Giles, 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 Giles as a Bulk Loading PlantOperator and play a vital role in our supply chain.

About therole

As a BulkLoading Plant (BLP) Operator at our Port Giles terminal, you’ll beat the heart of Australia’s multiple commodity export operations,playing a crucial role in ensuring our commodities are loadedsafely, 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.

Dutiesinclude:

• 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.

Aboutyou

• 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.

Aboutus

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
• Rigorous safetypractices
• Asupportive environment which prioritises respect andteamwork.

Bungeis an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants fromdiverse backgrounds.a