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Bunge

Operator - Grain Elevator

East Saint Louis, IL · On-site

$20.75/hr

Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis * Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and ...

Bunge

Operator - Grain Elevator

Fairmont City, IL · On-site

$20.75/hr

Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis * Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and ...

Bunge

Operator - Grain Elevator

Fairmont City, IL · On-site

$20.75/hr

Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis * Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and ...

Bunge

Operator - Grain Elevator

East Saint Louis, IL · On-site

$20.75/hr

Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis * Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and ...

Andersons

Grain Operations Worker

Hemlock, MI · On-site

Grain Operations Worker The Grain Operations Worker role supports daily grain operations through ... Perform general housekeeping activities such as bin clean out What is Expected of You and Others at ...

The Wenger Group

Grain Hauler

Holtwood, PA · On-site

Load the correct grain from the appropriate bin, close bin and transport that grain to the desired location and/or fertilizer * Report, clean up and properly dispose of grain spills. * Maintain a ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for grain bin in the United States is $15.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Operator - Grain Elevator

Bunge

East Saint Louis, IL • On-site

$20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Bunge rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

City : Fairmont CityState : Illinois (US-IL)Country : United States (US)Requisition Number : 39088
If you are someone who wants to live new possibilities, Bunge is going to be a great place for you. Due to growth, we are expanding to 24/7 operations at our Bunge-SCF Grain facility in Fairmount City, IL. Bunge-SCF Grain has been an anchor in the area for over 10 years. We are looking forward to this new growth opportunity to support Bunge and our community.
Position Details:
Rotating 12-hour shifts, days or nights
Pay rate: $20.75 an hour to start, with short-term advancement opportunity
A Day in the Life:
The primary responsibility of the Elevator Operator is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading, and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. This position will learn how to operate in different areas of the grain facility, beginning with loading barges. Also assist in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment, and elevator operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Assist in all areas of the loading, unloading, and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, and rail
  • Inspects barges, trucks, and railcars before loading
  • Operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis
  • Understand all facets of Bunge's safety and environmental programs and demonstrate safe working practices
  • Properly record all required documentation
  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Agricultural experience

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.
  • 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 ~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.
Our ability to make global impact starts with our people. The values that guide us every day reflect who we are and how we work - at every level and in every region.
• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. We are Bunge.
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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