Elevator Operator III

Bunge; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support - paid parental leave &

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation program

Job summary

Bunge in McLeansboro, Illinois is seeking an Elevator Operator III to manage grain handling, loading, unloading and transfer operations with emphasis on safety and efficiency. The role supports the facility and operates various grain handling systems while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:00pm with hourly pay between $15.00 and $20.38. The position requires leadership abilities and a strong team approach to maintain quality and accuracy

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience.
• 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, safety programs, and grain operations.
• Ability to lead others and maintain good working relationships with facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading, unloading, and transferring grain for truck, barge, and rail (location specific).
• Perform grain receiving, weighing, and grading duties and help with unloading/loading trucks, barges and rail.
• Inspect barges, trucks, and railcars before loading.
• Operate and monitor advanced grain handling equipment.
• Address maintenance issues and perform repairs.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Follow Bunge safety programs and environmental regulations.
• Record all applicable documentation accurately.

Skills

Safety programs

Equipment operations

Grain handling

Leadership

Maintenance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Agricultural experience

Tools

Welding & fabrication tools

Job description

City : McLeansboro

State : Illinois (US-IL)

Country : United States (US)

Requisition Number : 46844

A Day in the Life:

Primary responsibilities of the Elevator Operator III are 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. They will also assist or lead in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities and equipment, and elevator operations.

Position Details:

Schedule is Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Hourly pay rate: $15.00 - $20.38

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 (location specific)
• Perform grain receiving, weighing, and grading duties and help with unloading/loading trucks, barges and rail
• 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
• Fix more complex maintenance issues (fabrication, repairs, etc.)
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Know and understand all facets of Bunge's safety programs and culture, and have a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Demonstrate safe working practices with the ability to notify operations of safety alarms
• Properly and accurately record all applicable documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Agricultural experience
• Welding and light fabrication experience

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

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