Elevator Operator

Bunge; Griggsville (IL); On-site; USD 2,555,000 - 3,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support – 6 weeks parentalleave

Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5000/yr

Vacation program

Job summary

Bunge in Griggsville, Illinois is seeking an Elevator Operator III to manage grain elevator operations, including loading, unloading, and transferring grain and related products. The role emphasizes safe, sanitary handling and effective equipment operation, with opportunities to lead maintenance and reporting tasks.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, and offers an hourly wage range of $18.55–$24.10. This role requires 2–4 years of experience in grain operations and basic communication

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in grain handling or related operations.
• Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading, unloading, and transferring grain and grain products for truck, barge, and rail.
• Operate and monitor advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, control room, bin sweeps, locomotives).
• Performs grain receiving, weighing, and grading.
• Perform repairs for more complex maintenance issues (fabrication, repairs).
• Record all applicable documentation accurately.

Skills

Grain handling

Equipment operation

Safety programs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

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Elevator Operator

Date: Oct 16, 2026

City : Griggsville State : Illinois (US-IL) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 48750

A Day in the Life:

The primary responsibility of the Elevator Operator III 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.

Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm

Hourly pay rate: $18.55 - $24.10

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist in all areas of the loading, unloading, and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspect 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.
• Performs grain receiving, weighing, and grading.
• Perform repairs for more complex maintenance issues. (fabrication, repairs, etc.)
• Properly and accurately record all applicable documentation.
• Work in a highly quality controlled environment.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 – 4 years of experience
• Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations
• Basic written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agricultural experience
• Welding and light fabrication experience
• High school diploma or GED
• 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 – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• 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

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

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