Elevator Operator

Bunge; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave and fertility coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time

Job summary

Bunge-SCF Grain facility in Fairmont City, IL is expanding for 24/7 operations. The Elevator Operator will manage loading, unloading, and transferring grain and grain products while ensuring safety and sanitation across the facility.

Rotating 12-hour day or night shifts begin at a pay rate of $20.75 per hour with opportunities for short-term advancement. Ideal candidates bring willingness to learn, strong communication, and ability to work in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading, unloading, and transferring grain and grain products for truck, barge, and rail.
• Inspect barges, trucks, and railcars before loading.
• Operate and monitor grain handling equipment (grain dryer, control room, bin sweeps, locomotives).
• Follow Bunge safety and environmental programs and demonstrate safe practices.
• Record all required documentation accurately.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Work at heights

Work in confined spaces

Ability to operate in all weather

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City: Fairmont City State: Illinois (US-IL) Country: United States (US) Requisition Number: 47307

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 Fairmont 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.

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 teach you how to operate in different areas of the grain facility, beginning with loading barges, as well as assisting in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment, and elevator operations.

Position Details

Rotating 12-hour shifts, days or nights

Pay rate: $20.75 an hour to start, with short-term advancement opportunity

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

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations
• Agricultural experience
• High school diploma or GED

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.

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