Production Operator

Indiana Ag Connection; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Family support (paid paren tal leave)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Bunge in Remington, Indiana is seeking a Production Operator to run protein processing equipment, inspect product quality and maintain safe, sanitary operations on a 12-hour rotating shift (5pm–5am). Starting pay is $22.50 per hour.

You will operate machinery, troubleshoot malfunctions, load materials, log documentation and uphold safety programs and environmental regulations. A background in agriculture or mechanical skills is preferred, with HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Operate protein processing equipment and monitor quality.
• Apply safety programs and environmental regulations.
• Read and follow computerized controls and logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery used in the production process
• Examine products to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Observe equipment operations and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Make adjustments to operating equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using forklifts
• Record applicable documentation
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Controls & SCADA

Teamwork

Temp/seasonal adaptation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

City : Remington
State : Indiana (US-IN)
Country : United States (US)
Requisition Number : 44794

A Day in the Life:

The primary responsibility of the Production Operator is the operation of the protein processes, including examining product to ensure quality in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. This if with Bunge, previously IFF.

Position Details:

12 hour rotating shift, 5pm-5am

Pay: $22.50 an hour to start

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate machinery used in the production process
• Examine products to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Observe equipment operations and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Make adjustments to operating equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using forklifts
• Know and understand all facets of Bunge's safety programs and culture, have a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrate safe working practices and have the ability to notify operations of safety alarms
• Recording all applicable documentation
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
• Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment
• Skilled equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ability to work with computerized control systems
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel
• Ability to tolerate exposure to hot and cold conditions, according to the season

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of experience
• Background in agriculture
• Strong mechanical skills
• Proficient in basic computer skills

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 Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• 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 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.

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