Laborer - Refinery

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Job Title: Laborer - Refinery
Location: Channahon, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Bunge
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: A Day in the Life:

The Laborer is responsible for cleaning process areas and providing general labor to ensure the efficiency of the operations department. Responsible for producing quality product per production schedule with working knowledge of production equipment and operating safely within established guidelines.

Position Details:

Union Hourly Position
Must work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
12 Hour Shift, 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am
Hourly Pay Rate: $24.67

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

What You'll Be Doing:

General cleaning of the process and finishing equipment as well as the buildings and grounds.
Cleaning and sanitizing of production lines and tank farms.
Transport various items throughout the plant with a forklift.
The operation and maintenance of the hot water pressure washer.
Cleaning/flushing the plant sewer system.
Perform all assignments satisfactorily, safely, and maintain good attendance.
Ability to have delegated tasks changed throughout the shift as needed.
Ability to work OT as needed.
Fork Truck Operation
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
I must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Preferred but not required - completion of the Petrochemical Class at JJC or relative years' experience.
Basic Math Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be able to work in the outside environment throughout the year.
Must be able to follow detailed work instructions.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
Must be able to climb ladders and comfortable working at heights.
Must be self-directed and able to work alone.
Ability to change jobs due to operation fluctuations.

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

- Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
- Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient.
- Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably.

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. Veterans/Disabled

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Laborer, Refinery, Forklift, Labor, Sustainable Agriculture, Engineering, Energy, Manufacturing, Operations, Agriculture

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Job Post Date: 09/17/25