Operator Trainee

Bunge Iberica SA; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A global agribusiness firm located in Destrehan, Louisiana is seeking an Operator Trainee. This role requires learning the operation of soybean processing equipment while ensuring food safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a safety-focused environment. Bunge offers a supportive culture and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a safety-conscious and quality-controlled environment is crucial.
• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review shift logs and plant status throughout the workday.
• Recognize signs of operational failure and act accordingly.
• Operate, control, inspect, and troubleshoot equipment and document as needed.
• Make adjustments to maintain operating parameters.
• Collect and process quality product samples.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a safety-conscious environment

Ability to maintain good working relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of experience as a process technician or pursuing a relevant degree

Job description

Operator Trainee

Date: Apr 1, 2026

Location: Destrehan, LA -Louisiana, US, 70047-5304

City: Destrehan State: Louisiana (US-LA) Country: United States (US) Requisition Number: 44750

A Day in the Life:

The Operator Trainee is responsible for learning and overseeing multiple functions of the soybean processing facility. This role is also responsible for demonstrating a commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture withing the site, continually improve the site’s food safety management system, and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

12-hour rotating shifts: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am

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

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review shift logs and plant status throughout the workday
• Recognize signs of operational failure and proceed and act accordingly
• Operate, control, inspect, and troubleshoot various soybean processing equipment, and document as needed
• Make regular process adjustments to maintain operating parameters as needed
• Collect, record, and perform necessary process control tests, and document as needed
• Collect and process quality product samples
• Follow HACCP procedures and guidelines to ensure product safety and quality
• Maintain general housekeeping of the plant
• Cross train in all processes
• Obtain process safety management certification
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a safety-conscious and highly quality-controlled environment
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience as a process technician or completed or actively working towards a 2‑year process technician degree

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 ~37,000 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.

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

• 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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