Production Operator

A Day in the Life:

Production Operator will work within a team environment in Bunge’s Atchison, KS corn mill.  This role will require working a rotating shift schedule, this location operates 24/7.    

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate and adjust all equipment as it pertains to the extrusion operation.
• General Labor in the Production area.
• Complete all daily paperwork on time.
• Work with engineers on new installations.
• Responsible for making operating decisions on the off shifts.
• Willing to learn and revise the most current SOP’s
• Communicate equipment failures to maintenance before each down day.
• Make proper adjustments to the extruders to keep all products within specification.
• Check all critical control points and document findings.
• Report any infestation and/or contamination to ensure Bunge produces and ships a quality product.
• Must report all accidents and near misses to create a safer work environment at Bunge.
• Must perform safety and sanitation audits with supervisor as required.
• Experience as a machine operator preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting preferred

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Need to be safety conscious.
• Need to know all aspects of running all seven extruders.
• Need to have the capability to work in a team environment.
• Need to understand the quality characteristics of all products.
• Need to be capable of working in a hot environment.
• Must be able to rotate shifts
• Experience as a machine operator preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting preferred

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

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