Lead Operator

A Day in the Life:

The Bunge North America Bellevue, Ohio location is looking for a Lead Operator in our Protein Department.

Position Details:

• Hourly Rate: $29.79
• Night Shift: 4:45p-5:00a
• This position works a 12-hour rotating schedule, including holidays & weekends.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Always work in a safe manner, follow all safety rules and procedures and provide safety guidance and a good safety example to employees on the crew.
• 5+ years of experinence in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Provide safety training or toolbox talks, as needed.
• Follow a production and loading schedule.
• Use communication skills and teamwork to provide a smooth transition of the operations from crew to crew.
• Ability to operate and knowledge of all departmental jobs & processes.
• Manage all processes under responsibilities to produce, in-spec quality products.
• Perform assigned sanitation to keep the building clean.
• Cover for other employees on crew who are absent or on vacation.
• Fill in as the Crew Supervisor as needed and give direction to employees.
• Write & e-mail daily shift notes to department personnel & Managers.
• Assist with JHA’s, Work Permits, Standard Work Procedures and other paperwork needed in the departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

   Required Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Required – Minimum of 18 years old
• Ability to work safely and follow all safety rules and policies
• Able to work 12-hour shifts
• Leadership Skills
• Team Oriented
• Computer Skills: including Microsoft Office & SAP
• Experience in Good Manufacturing Practices preferred
• Ability to operate various types of machinery is required
• Ability to take direction and work as a team is required
• Good attendance and reliability are critical
• Good communication skills

Physical Work and Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to tolerate soybean and dust as possible allergens at a soybean processing plant 
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Ability to work tolerate working at various heights as required on man lifts

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

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