Facility Assistant I - Temporary

Bunge; Bow Island; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge invites applications for an entry-level Facility Assistant I in Bow Island, Alberta. The role supports daily grain and special crops operations, operating processing equipment, handling product movement, and assisting with receiving, storing, and shipping activities.

Flexibility is required to cover 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed. This is a temporary position offering hands-on experience in a global agribusiness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently following established procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain grain processing equipment.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Physical ability to perform duties in a grain facility.
• Grain/special crops experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain processing equipment to meet quality and shipping requirements.
• Document bin mixes, collect samples, and support quality testing.
• Prepare, weigh, and load railcars and trucks for outbound shipments.
• Maintain shipping documents and product samples.
• Receive and record incoming product; monitor quality, damages, or shortages; support inventory accuracy.
• Assist in evaluating product quality (dockage/moisture) under supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on processing equipment.
• Keep facilities clean and compliant with EH&S and ISO standards.
• Perform other duties as needed to support safe operations.

Skills

Grade 12

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Physical ability

Grain experience asset

Job description

City : Bow Island
State : Alberta (CA-AB)
Country : Canada (CA)
Requisition Number : 48528

A Day in the Life

The Facility Assistant I supports the daily operations of a grain and special crops facility by operating processing equipment, handling product movement, and assisting with receiving, storing, and shipping activities. This entry‑level role contributes to safe and efficient operations, ensuring product quality, accurate inventory management, and strong customer service through regular interaction with producers, customers, and internal teams.

Position Details

As part of our commitment to supporting a 24/7 operation, team members should be flexible and available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including weekends and overtime as needed to support business demands. Shift assignments are based on operational needs and may vary over time. Specific schedule details will be discussed during the interview process.

This is a temporary position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate grain and special crops processing equipment, including binning, cleaning, drying, blending, and storing product to meet quality and shipping requirements.
• Document and report bin mixes, collect samples, and support quality testing and analysis.
• Prepare, weigh, and load railcars and trucks for outbound shipments.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation and product samples.
• Receive and record incoming product, including quality, damages, or shortages, and support inventory accuracy through routine checks and reconciliations; elevate issues to Facility Assistant II when required.
• Assist in evaluating product quality, including dockage and moisture under direct supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on processing equipment and service equipment used in product movement.
• Maintain facility and grounds cleanliness, ensuring work areas are safe, tidy, and compliant with EH&S guidelines and ISO standards.
• Perform other duties as required to support efficient and safe operations.

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Previous grain and/or special crops experience is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain grain processing and farm supply equipment.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Physical ability to perform duties in a grain or special crops facility, including good eyesight and color perception.

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 :34,000 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.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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