Operator at Bunge in Kankakee, Illinois

Job Description:

Location :Kankakee IL

City :Kankakee

State :Illinois (US-IL)

Country :United States (US)

Requisition Number :17654

Position Summary:

• Follow and observe all safety rules, good manufacturing practices, company rules and daily instructions from supervision.


• Keep all air hoses, ladders, tools and other equipment off the floor and stored in appropriate place.


• Check all systems on a regular basis to keep all systems running freely and without blockage. Inspect and clean all cyclones and bag filters each hour.


• Check all process magnets once per 8 hour shift and log magnet check. Clean all accumulations, and report any unusual findings to the Supervisor.


• Assist the Assistant Operator as needed and report any mechanical or flow problems to the Special Products Supervisor.


• Write work orders in the Maintenance work order program for all equipment needing repair.


• Complete all daily paper work on time.


• Hanging new spouting, and fixing leaks in old spouting.


• Trouble shoot motors & machinery.


• Willing to learn and revise the most current SOP's.


• Communicate with production personnel about equipment issues.


• Primary responsibility in buildings and adjacent equipment for Buildings 8 and 8B, but is also responsible for assistance in any other areas as needed or directed by supervision.


• Provide product samples and making quality adjustments of products in response to results reported by the Quality Control Lab.


• Must clean up site after job completion to ensure that there is no contamination of Bunge's corn products.


• Report any infestation and/or contamination to ensure Bunge produces and ships a quality product.


• Must report all accidents and near misses to create a safer work environment at Bunge.


• Must perform safety and sanitation audits with supervisor as required.


• Maintains clean working area.


• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.


• Need to be safety conscious.


• Oral and written communications skills.


• Understanding of basic technology of area where assigned.


• Must have interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.


• Must be capable in working in hot environment.


• Knowledge of quality, food safety and safe work procedures.

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. 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