Packaging Operator

Bunge (www.bunge.com<https: www.bunge.com="">, NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oil seed 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 in over 60 countries. The company is headquartered in New York and has 31,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 360 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain silos, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Work on a diverse number of automated and semi-automated packaging lines.  Operation of packaging machinery, such as ammonia cooled scraped surface heat exchangers, fillers, formers, closers, labelers and case packers.  Other tasks may include manual palletizing.                                                                                   

Essential Functions:                                                        

• Cross training to allow coverage of many tasks through the facility                    
• Maintain an accident free workplace.                                                            
• Adhering to work instructions: Responsible for adhering to the Quality and Food Safety Manuals and Plans to ensure all procedures are followed as written                              
• Understand, and follow all SOPs and related forms to GMP standards
• Comply with all Food Safety standards and procedures
• Follow and perform food safety and quality procedures to ensure product safety and quality are not compromised                                                   
• Communicate all necessary correspondence to every line member
• Performing operational and sanitation checks                                            
• Ensure the line starts on time and operates efficiently documenting any downtime or mechanical interruptions that affect the line operation                   
• Responsible for the operation of various automated and semi automated heavy machinery
• Responsible for communicating all food safety and quality concerns to Management                  

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Maintain a neat and organized work area according to established corporate policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Two+ years’ experience operating food processing machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and adept with tools and equipment
• Strong sense of logic and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in all areas of work
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to accurately complete required paperwork
• Good interpersonal skills, and leadership skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team
• Basic good physical fitness

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