Elevator Operator III

Bunge Iberica SA; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,807,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan – company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bunge seeks an experienced Elevator Operator III to manage grain elevator operations, ensuring safe and efficient loading, unloading, and transferring of grain and products. The role supports maintenance and facility readiness while maintaining strict safety procedures and environmental compliance.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm in McLeansboro, IL, with hourly pay from $15.00 to $20.38. Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in grain handling or related operations.
• Ability to work in a safety conscious and highly quality controlled environment.
• Strong maintenance and equipment operation skills with basic technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor grain handling equipment for loading, unloading, and transferring grain and products.
• Perform grain receiving, weighing, and grading duties and assist with truck, barge, and rail loading/unloading.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment prior to loading.
• Follow safety programs and report hazards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document all required records accurately and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

loading/unloading

grain operations

safety programs

equipment operations

maintenance

team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grain handling equipment

Job description

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Elevator Operator III

Date: Jul 29, 2026

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.

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
• 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 your 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

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