Operation Trainee Skillbridge Program

Bunge Iberica SA; Decatur, Decatur (IN, AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agriculture is seeking participants for the Operation Trainee - Skillbridge Program. This role offers hands-on training in operations, with growth opportunities in leadership and engineering upon program completion. Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and approved for the DOD SkillBridge program. Willingness to relocate is required for future positions. Join a company dedicated to feeding the world sustainably.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be approved to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program.
• Safety focus and good organizational skills are essential.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead the safety culture at Bunge.
• Participate in daily operations to understand processes.
• Assist with reviewing production data for improvements.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Exceptional communication skills

Mechanical and analytical aptitude

Proficiency in standard PC applications

Education

Bachelor's, Associate's or vocational degree

Job description

Operation Trainee- Skillbridge Program

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Date: Sep 29, 2025

Location: Destrehan, LA -Louisiana, US, 70047-5304 Council Bluffs, IA -Iowa, US, 51503-6593 Decatur, AL -Alabama, US, 35601-2678 Decatur, IN -Indiana, US, 46733-1160 Morristown, IN -Indiana, US, 46161

Location :Destrehan LA OPD, Council Bluffs IA OPD, Decatur AL, Decatur IN OPD, Morristown IN OPD

City :Destrehan

Country :United States (US)

Requisition Number :41748

Position Summary:

Bunge is proud to be a DOD SkillBridge partner. SkillBridge participants will have the opportunity to gain hands on training and develop knowledge of Bunge’s operations.

Bunge is currently recruiting for SkillBridge participants at our Council Bluffs, Iowa; Morristown, Indiana; Decatur, Alabama; and Destrehan, Louisiana locations.

Upon successful completion of the SkillBridge program, participants will have the opportunity to apply for full-time front-line leadership, engineering, maintenance and other operational roles. Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required.

Candidate must be approved to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program

Core Functions:

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Participate fully in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes.
• Demonstrate level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing ‘Key Performance Indicators” KPI’s.
• Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning a start-up.
• Support regional continuous improvement efforts
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must be approved to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program
• Bachelor’s, Associate’s or vocational degree is a plus
• Collaborative team player with a priority focus on safety
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Exceptional verbal, written and listening and communication skills
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and self-directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

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. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled

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