Shipping & Receiving Operator

Bunge; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Bunge in Council Bluffs, Iowa is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Operator to operate and control soybean processing equipment. The role includes ensuring a safe work environment and performing general housekeeping tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate teamwork and safety awareness.

Strong communication skills and a willingness to work rotating shifts are required. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and a safety-conscious environment.
• Capable of recognizing operational failures.
• Proficient in record-keeping, safety, and quality training processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees.
• Operate and control soybean processing equipment and machines.
• Record data, secure samples, and perform necessary process control tests.
• Perform general housekeeping of the plant.
• Commit to maintaining a food safety culture and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

Requisition Number: 46361

Position Details

The Shipping and Receiving Operator will work a rotating 4‑on, 4‑off shift schedule. Pay: $28.56 per hour.

What you’ll be doing

• Actively participate in the Employee Safety Involvement Plan.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees.
• Follow all HAACP procedures and guidelines to ensure product safety and quality.
• Operate and control soybean processing equipment and machines.
• Record data, secure samples, and perform necessary process control tests required for the successful operation of the plant.
• Adjust and maintain operating parameters.
• Perform general housekeeping of the plant.
• Cross‑train in all areas of the process.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Commit to supplying safe food, maintaining a food safety culture, continually improving the site's food safety management system, and complying with customer and regulatory requirements.

Minimum 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 communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English for record‑keeping, safety, and quality training processes.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shift.
• Availability for overtime as part of the normal schedule and to provide coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Choices for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement: $5,000 annually.
• Vacation: Accrued each pay period, typically about two weeks during the first full calendar year (varies by shift schedule).