Operator, S/R

Bunge; Cairo (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Operator, S/R in Cairo, IL to perform shipping and receiving duties for rail, barge, and truck operations. The role requires rotating shifts Monday–Saturday with overtime and on-call rotation.

Pay rate is $28.05 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement contributions, and paid vacation/holidays. Responsibilities include loading/unloading barges and rail cars, operating switch engines, performing minor repairs, and supporting the head operator in

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of major industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong work ethic, dependable, safety-focused.
• Basic computer and mechanical skills required.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload barges and rail cars; assist with mooring and oil hose connections.
• Operate and service switch engine; perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Support head operator training and cover other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Mechanical skills

Ability to climb stairs/ladders

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Skid steer operation

Dozer operation

Job description

City : Cairo

State : Illinois (US-IL)

Country : United States (US)

Requisition Number : 47714

A Day in the Life:

The Operator, S/R performs shipping and receiving duties for rail, barge, and truck operations.

Position Details:

Monday – Saturday rotating shifts, 7am-3pm | 3pm-11pm

Overtime, call-out availability, weekends/holidays, and an on-call rotation are required

Pay rate: $28.05 per hour

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Load and unload barges including removing covers, dozer and skid steer operation, mooring, hooking up oil hose, reading drafts, barge inspections, etc.
• Load and unload rail cars to include spotting cars, opening cars, switching, etc.
• Operate and service switch engine
• Service mobile equipment, perform minor repairs, lubrication, plant clean up
• Will be trained as head operator
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years or more of major industrial maintenance experience
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a high level of dedication to safety
• Basic computer and mechanical skills
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a high level of dedication to safety
• Ability to work primarily in a non-climate-controlled environment over water, heights and confined spaces

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in an industrial plant or similar environment

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