Operator, S/R

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Operator, S/R in Cairo, IL to perform shipping and receiving duties across rail, barge, and truck operations. The role includes two rotating shifts from 7am–3pm and 3pm–11pm, with overtime, call-outs, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading barges and rail cars, operating switch engines, servicing mobile equipment, and basic repairs. Strong safety focus and good communication are essential. Training as head operator is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be safety-conscious and dependable.
• Basic computer and mechanical skills required.
• Ability to climb stairs and work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload barges, operate dozer and skid steer, mooring, and read drafts.
• Load and unload rail cars, spotting, opening, and switching cars.
• Operate and service switch engines.
• Maintain mobile equipment, perform lubrication and clean-up.
• Will be trained as head operator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety-focused

Basic computer skills

Mechanical skills

Climb stairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

• 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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