Production Operator
Apply now »Date: Mar 27, 2026
Location: Gibson City, IL -Illinois, US, 60926
Company: Bunge
| City : Gibson City | State : Illinois (US-IL) | Country : United States (US) | Requisition Number : 44681 |
A Day in the Life:
If you are someone who wants to live new possibilities, Bunge would be a great place for you. Bunge is hiring for multiple full-time operator positions in our soybean and specialty protein plant in Gibson City, IL. Join a dynamic, high energy, and high performing team.
Current Openings:
- Protein Loader
- Extruder Packer
- Extruder Operator
Position Details:
12 hour rotating shift, 5am-5pm or 5pm-5am
Pay: Starting at $28.48 an hour
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Operate machinery used in the production/processing/packaging process
- Examine products to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Observe equipment operations and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Make adjustments to operating equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment
- Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
- Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using forklifts
- Have a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations
- Demonstrate safe working practices and have the ability to notify operations of safety alarms
- Properly and accurately record all applicable documentation
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
- Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment
- Skilled equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Ability to work with computerized control systems
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel
- Ability to tolerate exposure to hot and cold conditions, according to the season
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-4 years of experience
- Background in agriculture
- Strong mechanical skills
- Proficient in basic computer skills
Benefits:
- Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future
- Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
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
Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
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