Process Operator

Iowa Ag; Council Bluffs, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation program

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Process Operator in Council Bluffs, IA to work a rotating 12-hour shift (days/nights) starting at $28.56 per hour. You will operate soybean processing equipment, record data, run tests, and maintain a clean, safe plant environment while following HACCP guidelines.

You will participate in safety programs, cross-train across processes, and support food safety culture and compliance. This role requires teamwork, strong problem solving, and good communication in English.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment.
• Some mechanical background including recognizing signs of operational failure.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Employee Safety Involvement Plan.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• Follow HAACP procedures to ensure product safety and quality.
• Operate and control soybean processing equipment/machines.
• Record data, collect samples and perform process control tests.
• Make adjustments and maintain operating parameters.
• Perform general housekeeping of the plant.
• Cross-train in all processes.
• Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Contribute to food safety culture and comply with requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety culture

Mechanical background

Written and verbal comms

Problem solving

Self-motivated

English literacy

Shift work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City: Council Bluffs
State: Iowa (US-IA)
Country: United States (US)
Requisition Number: 46424

A Day in the Life

The Process Operator is assigned to a rotating shift.

Position Details

This position works a 12 hour shift, on a rotating basis days and nights, 4 on 4 off. Pay starts at $28.56 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

• Must actively participate in Bunge's Employee Safety Involvement Plan.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees.
• Required to follow all HAACP procedures and guidelines to ensure product safety and quality.
• Operate and control soybean processing equipment/machines.
• Record data, secures samples and performs necessary process control tests required for the successful operation of the plant.
• Make adjustments and maintain operating parameters.
• General housekeeping of the plant.
• Cross train in all processes.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment.
• Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operational failure.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shift.
• Overtime will be required both as part of the normal schedule and to provide coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.

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

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