Operator I - Production Operator

At Bunge, we are passionate about feeding the world and improving lives. Our Muleshoe, TX facility is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Operator I. Here, you won't just work – you'll grow, collaborating with a diverse team to solve challenges with a global impact. 

A Day in the Life: 

As an Operator I, you will play a key role in the daily operations of our facility, contributing to various areas such as Material Handling, Warehouse, and Bulk Systems. This position requires adherence to strict safety and food safety regulations, a commitment to quality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Successful candidates will be team players with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow with our company.

Position Details: 

• Twelve-hour rotating shifts (days and nights), including weekends and holidays.
• Hourly wage: $17.58

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Safety First: Demonstrate a commitment to safety by adhering to all safety procedures, utilizing appropriate PPE, and actively participating in safety programs.
• Food Safety & Quality: Maintain a food-safe environment by following good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and adhering to all food safety guidelines.
• Operational Excellence: Perform duties related to material handling, warehouse operations, and bulk systems management, depending on daily assignments. This may include:
  • Material Handling: Verify bag printing accuracy, ensure correct bag usage, maintain accurate records, and operate forklifts safely and efficiently (following Bunge's forklift training and certification).
  • Warehouse: Load/unload shipments, fulfill product orders, manage warehouse inventory, and operate forklifts.
  • Bulk Systems: Direct product flow into silos, monitor and adjust flour flow during tank filling, maintain meticulous records of lot numbers, silo inventory, inbound/outbound weights, truck scale weights, scale tickets, tank placement for truck pick-up, and tank seals/documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned or required to support the needs of the facility.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1+ year of relevant work experience is preferred, including forklift and warehouse experience.
• Language Skills: Proficient in reading and writing English for record keeping, safety training, and process documentation.
• Math Skills: Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), understanding of various units of measure (US Currency, imperial/metric weights and measurements), common fractions, and decimal usage.
• Safety Consciousness: Demonstrated ability to work safely and responsibly in a safety-conscious environment.

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

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 with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Less than 1 year: 10 days
  • 1 – 4 years: 12 days
  • 5 – 14 years: 17 days
  • 15-19 years: 22 days
  • 20+ years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

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. Veterans/Disabled