Operation Trainee- Skillbridge Program

Gamma Phi Omega International; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamma Phi Omega International recruits SkillBridge participants in Destrehan, Louisiana, offering hands-on training in operational processes. Participants will have the chance to apply for full-time roles in leadership, engineering, and maintenance upon completion of the program.

Qualified candidates will focus on safety, collaborate with teams, and manage multiple priorities. A degree is beneficial, and relocation may be necessary for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be approved to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities is required.
• Collaborative team player with a priority focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop Bunge's safety culture.
• Assist in evaluating operational conditions and communication findings.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in the facility.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's, Associate's or vocational degree

Tools

Standard PC applications

Job description

City: Destrehan

State: Louisiana (US-LA)

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.