Elevator Operator

at Bunge in Griggsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Primary understanding of all facets of maintenance for the facity and is an equipment expert. responsibility is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. Also assists or leads in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment and elevator operations.

Main Accountabilities:
Assists in all areas of the loading, unloading and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading.
Proficient in all facets of Bunge's safety programs and culture, has a strong working knowledge of safe procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrates safe working practices, has the ability to perform JHA's and recognize near misses.
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Ability to perform barge and rail draft calculations.
Ability to oversee maintenance projects, has a strong
Ability to acurately perform inventory management
Knowledge & Technical Competencies:
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated computer skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment.
Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
Ability to lead others and maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.
Welding and light fabrication preferred

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent desired
Associates, Technical, or Mechanical Degree desired
5+ years of experience
Agricultural and/or grain elevator experience preferred

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled