Operation Trainee Skillbridge Program

Position Summary:

Bunge is proud to be a DOD SkillBridge partner. SkillBridge participants will have the opportunity to gain hands on training and develop knowledge of Bunge’s operations. 

Bunge is currently recruiting for SkillBridge participants at our Council Bluffs, Iowa; Morristown, Indiana; Decatur, Alabama; and Destrehan, Louisiana locations.  

Upon successful completion of the SkillBridge program, participants will have the opportunity to apply for full-time front-line leadership, engineering, maintenance and other operational roles. Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required.

Candidate must be approved to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program

Core Functions:

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Participate fully in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes.
• Demonstrate level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing ‘Key Performance Indicators” KPI’s.
• Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning a start-up.
• Support regional continuous improvement efforts  
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must be approved to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program
• Bachelor’s, Associate’s or vocational degree is a plus
• Collaborative team player with a priority focus on safety
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Exceptional verbal, written and listening and communication skills
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and self-directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

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