About this role
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City : Emporia
State : Kansas (US-KS)
Country : United States (US)
Requisition Number : 48803
A Day in the Life:
The Grain Dryer Operator is responsible for running and monitoring soybean processing equipment at our Emporia, KS facility.
Position Details:
The shift follows a 28-day cycle, which consists of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Must be willing and able to work overtime.
Pay: $29.75 an hour
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Operate and control soybean processing equipment from a Human Machine Interface (HMI). Grain dryer, pellet mill, grain conveyance equipment, etc.
- Adjust and maintain operating parameters as needed for soybean and pellet mill moisture, and quality control
- Record data on log sheet at indicated times, secures samples and perform necessary process control tests required for the successful operation of the grain dryer and pellet mill
- Maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees
- Follow all HAACP procedures and guidelines to ensure product safety and quality
- Cross train in all processes
- Housekeeping duties
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operational failure
- Ability to work at heights of up to 150 feet
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in a safety conscious environment
- Good written and verbal communication 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 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 – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
- Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.
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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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