Pilot Plant Process Specialist
Apply now »Date: May 18, 2026
Location: St. Charles, MO -Missouri, US, 63304
Company: Bunge
| City : Saint Charles | State : Missouri (US-MO) | Country : United States (US) | Requisition Number : 45606 |
The Pilot Plant Process Specialist works with the Senior Process Leader and Bunge Creative Solutions Center team to provide pilot plant operations and results. Ensures that all job functions are performed safely and in accordance with Bunge policies and procedures. Under the direction of research and development teams, provides technical assistance in the operation of pilot plant equipment.
Main Accountabilities
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Assists with maintaining the BCSC inventory, operation and maintenance of pilot plant equipment.
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Provide technical assistance to research and development teams in the routine operation of equipment and projects.
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May be assigned to specific projects or program initiatives working closely with research and development teams.
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Maintain required ingredient inventories and records including reordering and receiving.
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Responsible for record keeping of technical support provided and equipment maintenance.
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Assists in the coordination for all BCSC building/grounds maintenance and services.
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Performs other duties/projects based on evolving business needs and to enhance the overall success of the organization.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s in food/bakery science or mechanical certificate preferred
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Minimum of one to two years of experience operating pilot plant equipment
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General knowledge of processing equipment functions and dangers
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Ability to safely work independently with general guidance
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May have to lift 50 pounds
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 ~34,000 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
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