Elevator Operator III

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge, a leading agribusiness company, is hiring an Elevator Operator III in McLeansboro, Illinois. The role focuses on loading, unloading, and transferring grain and related products, with emphasis on safe, sanitary operation and accurate documentation.

You will support or lead various grain handling tasks and assist with facility maintenance. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm, with hourly pay ranging from $15.00 to $20.38.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in grain handling or related operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety-conscious environment.
• Ability to maintain quality and operate/maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading, unloading, and transferring grain for truck, barge, and rail.
• Perform grain receiving, weighing, and grading duties.
• Inspect barges, trucks, and railcars before loading.
• Operate advanced grain handling equipment (dryers, control room, bin sweeps).
• Perform maintenance or fabrication when needed.
• Record documentation accurately and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Grain handling

Equipment operation

Safety programs

Grain operations

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge