Process Operator

Bunge; Warden (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in Washington state is seeking a Plant Operator to run canola processing systems, maintain GMP, and support quality analysis to optimize product quality and production efficiency. You will monitor equipment, perform tests, log shift activities, and ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations.

The role requires at least 1 year in grain processing or manufacturing and a high school diploma, with mechanical and physical capability to perform the job.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a grain processing facility or manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Operates canola crushing and/or refining systems following GMP.
• Performs tests on raw ingredients and oils, adjusting processes via PLC to meet specs.
• Monitors equipment for wear, performs minor repairs, assists maintenance.
• Cleans plant and equipment per schedule; maintains documentation.
• Receives and offloads process chemicals per safety procedures.
• Maintains shift logs.
• Operates in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

City : Warden State : Washington (US-WA) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 48831

Position Overview

This position is responsible for operating the production systems, plant housekeeping and quality analysis on process samples to optimize product quality, production efficiency while maintaining personal safety and food safety.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates canola crushing and/or refining systems and follows good manufacturing practices.
• Performs tests using lab equipment on raw ingredients, meal and oil from the crude, refined, bleached and deodorized stages of the process, making appropriate process adjustments using the PLC system to meet quality and production specifications.
• Monitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs minor repairs as required. Assists maintenance with other repairs when needed.
• Performs in-depth cleaning of plant, plant equipment, pipes and tanks according to the cleaning schedule and maintains documentation as required.
• Receive and offload process chemicals in accordance with safety procedures
• Maintains and updates shift logs.
• Operates in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial and Viterra regulations and policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience and Education

• One (1) year experience working in a grain processing facility or manufacturing/industrial environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the functions of the job.

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.

Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity