Elevator Operator

Bunge Iberica SA; Griggsville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Elevator Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of grain elevators, including loading, unloading, and transferring grain products. You will play a crucial part in maintaining safety standards and ensuring the quality of operations. With a focus on teamwork and safety, this position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment while developing your skills in grain handling and equipment operation. If you're passionate about agriculture and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in grain operations and equipment maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor grain handling equipment for efficient operations.
• Assist in loading, unloading, and transferring grain products.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a safety conscious environment

Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment

Skilled in maintenance

Equipment operations

Ability to lead others

Education

2-4 years of experience

Tools

Grain handling equipment

Grain dryer

Locomotives

Job description

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Elevator Operator

Date: Mar 6, 2025

A Day in the Life:

Primary responsibility 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.

8-hour shifts 5 days per week (7a.m.-4p.m.) $18.55-$24.10

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assists in all areas of the loading, unloading and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading.
• Ability to operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps and locomotives) on a routine basis
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Ability to perform and fix more complex maintenance issues (fabrication, repairs, etc.)
• Know and understand all facets of Bunge’s safety programs and culture, has a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrates safe working practices and has the ability to notify operations of safety alarms.
• Responsible for properly and accurately recording all applicable documentation
• Performs grain receiving, weighing and grading duties and helps with unloading/loading trucks, barges and rail

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
• Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment.
• Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
• Ability to lead others and maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.
• 2-4 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding and light fabrication preferred
• Agricultural experience preferred

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.