process operator

electrician

electrical technician

grain elevator operator

associate

Bunge

I've personally worked at this facility, and can give you what I feel is an honest opinion.  Take it or leave it.  there were days when it was unbearable heat, but I could take additional breaks as needed without permission from management.  As a safety protocol , bunge has a stop work order you may initiate at any given time due to safety hazards. that includes high working temps.  bunge is extremely dedicated to the safety of their employees, this much I can assure you. at a corporate level, I believe bunge is a very respectful company to be associated with. on the other hand hand , every plant differs from one another,right?  what makes them different is how and who runs them. at this particular facility, communication is just a word.  during my time there , the first 2 hours of the shift I had 3-4. different people changing production schedules.  irritating to say the least. people would leave early in the shift and I would be stuck running production up to10 out of the 12 hours of my shift.  no appreciation shown from management.  staying over to cover another recently departed employees shift happened a lot.  one positive thing is you will meet tons of new people since the employees change quarterly.  (that's a joke by the way). when you need advice management is gone at lunch for hours, or in one of there hourly meetings.  the maintenance crew are great . hard working guys that get no appreciation and are led by one of the most hard-headed ,sand bagging managers. I honestly don't know how that place runs properly with him in charge. his famous line when I worked there when you asked how to fix a problem was "I don't know". used to make my blood boil.  the pay isn't that great, possibly to make you work more hours? no advancement within the company, even though they tell you there is. insurance is over $400 a month for family. as far as working conditions go, it's not really too bad. the hourly employees were great, for the limited time you knew them. basically it's mass confusion,frustration, and low morale. everyone felt that the company saw us as a joke or lower class people.  on the bright side, I feel that I should thank them for making me find a better job that paid better and treats me with respect.  having said all of this, I can't deny that there was a few members of management that weren't completely worthless. production manager actually cared about morale and actually worked in the back to help us out.  like I said in the beginning, take it or leave it, but ultimately without major change within this plant. I don't see it lasting too much longer.  I believe that if change was made to wages ,benefits, and treatment of the work horses that keep money coming into that company it would be a great place to work and I would consider reapplying.  the place has major potential, but is sadly at the time I was employed there it didn't seem  it would make it.  or maybe they just don't care to hire new people every few months.

After reading the above mentioned comments about this location in worthington I have to set the record straight about Bunge, especially this location in worthington indiana. 
Do the hours take away from your family life, yes..
Is it so hot some days you can't really think straight? Yes
Is there a lack of communication, yes
But this is what I signed up for and only 4 months in I love this company and the people I work for.  Could it be better?? Of course but what job wouldn't need improvement? The management is something that is very stressful because there are more managers than regular employees and a lot of people telling you what to do and what not to do gets very frustrating at times but again what job doesn't. The pay is fair for the work and I've learned a lot of skills that I can carry with me for the rest of my life. Safety is number one above all and these people really do care about your safety in and out of the workplace. Sincerely I would review this facility ten stars if such option existed but everyone has their own opinion and respect is given in that regard but to downgrade and give false information in this type of way is wrong. These are personal experiences by people who couldn't handle the long days or the heat. I have to work to pay my bills , and for the area this is one of the best places there is and they really do put your safety , your well being before their own production. So if you are looking for a cake 9-5 then keep searching... if you are looking for a place to give you a chance to be something great and an opportunity to show what you are capable of then continue to fill out the application and watch your job become a lifetime career. Man or woman, Bunge is a great opportunity for anyone willing to give the company 100% everyday.

A typlical day at bunge milling consistes of running all samples from the cornmill eveery 2 hours and every hour in between i run samples from the specialty mill. Then randomly in the my shift the packers from both the corn mill and specialty mill bring up the samples from the customers to be ran to make sure the products are in there specs.
What i have learned in the past 16 months at bunge milling is how to run ether fat,oven moisture,how to make solutions with different chemicals, how to organize a lab, Inventory, Run different machines (Rotaps,Pertens, Ether fat Machine, Brookfields,etc.) I have also learned how to run microsoft Excel on the computer as well as how to file on the computer. I also know how to run Aflatoxin Tests as well as Peroxidase and Lipase tests.
Management at bunge milling is for the most part very professional, although some parts of bunge are not very professional but thats when other management stand in.
Co-Workers at bunge. I loved working with everybody at bunge. No matter what shift i worked i got along with everybody. I am a social person and i try to get along with everyone.
The hardest part of the job at bunge would have to be stress. When the mill is running its always go go go, You would be lucky to get a break in, But when i was hired for the lab i was told that the lab techs only get breaks when the counter is empty.
The most enjoyable part of my job would have to be the people i worked with, They would always come to work and be in a good mood, Nobody ever brought there home buisness to work. I was known as smiley at work, I Loved Working at bunge.

I’ve only been working for the company for a few months but it’s still a bad place to work in my opinion. Some of the employees are nice but majority of them gossip and they’re very lazy. New workers are overworked because seasoned workers are always taking PTO, sick days, calling off or leaving early multiple days a week. Training is a joke, one person will show you how to do something and when someone else sees how you do it, you’re told you’ve been doing it completely wrong. Management is horrible, too. Everything in the building is always breaking so you have to fix it yourself or make it work. There’s not a lot of room for growth, majority of the better roles are filled by people that have already been working there for years. Accuracy and quality are pushed but if you don’t move fast enough, you’re going to constantly feel behind and like an outcast. Different people quit almost every other month because they’re not happy with the company. If you’re looking for an easy job to do and looking for weekly pay, this is the job for you but if you’re looking to really grow and be happy, then this place is not for you.

The responsibilities of this position include; performing analytical testing on samples of edible oil through all stages of processing from raw material to packaged product, accurately record data and transfer to the Lab Information System computers, communicate results to process and packaging managers in a timely manner and communicate analytical results with external customers when requested. Conduct product analysis according to published methods
Accurately record data from testing in the Lab Information System
Compare analytical data to published specifications and determine when product is out of specification limits.Report deviations from specification to proper member of management (QA Manager/Supervisor, Processing Manager/Supervisor, Packaging Manager/Supervisor).Maintain lab equipment as needed.Prepare reagents and solutions according to published methods. Prepare and forward via fax or e-mail correct Certificates of Analysis for products produced at this location. Insure clean and safe work areas for all crew members.

Reviewed the Accounts Receivable Report for the status of aging accounts.
Reviewed status of credit applications to see if responses of credit referrences had been received. If completed ran D&B Report and reveiwed information to determine credit worthiness. Assigned credit limits and terms of payment.
Contacted delinquent BnB accounts for payments status. If customer indicated additional information needed to process payment such as billing decrepancies, weight, POD's, pricing variance, incorrect purchase order numbers or etc. Interacted with appropricate departments for verification and resolution of customers complaints.
Reveiwed cash applications to determine accuracy.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They take care of their employees and pay you very well for your hard work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It is important to know that since you’re being well taken care of you are expected to do your job to the best of your ability. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment and culture felt like I was part of a family when I worked there. I was helped and taught different workplace practices that I will take with me into the future. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day for me started early with a walk around the plant to check different areas where most of the employees were working. From there I would take care of anything I needed to electronically on my computer. The day then would consist of taking care of any office tasks or production tasks that were prevalent.

A typical day is getting their opening up the plant, starting the equipment, checking the equipment and cleaning the machines, unloading/loading trucks, barge loading, Grain sampling, Answering phone calls, ordering parts and personal protection equipment. I've learnt most of the skills I have listed. Management is some what of a joke. They take people who never been in an elevator/plant and expect them to run it. Instead of moving employees who know how it operates an promoting them. Co-works are not interviewed properly. they hire anyone who can pass a background & drug test. Instead of if they can preform the job which they are being hired for. The hardest part is trying not to inhale dust and debris, heat stroke when loading a barge. What I enjoy about the job is working. As long as I'm busy I'm happy.

This place has a high turn around for reason. The people working here are miserable and over worked. The morale compass is dangerously low and there is no help for these people. Dont let the money fool you -the work can be too much and dangerous. There are people who are not mentally or physically capable of completing there work, so they conspire to set up schemes by either telling lies too Management or letting someone else do all the work. There are social groups of spiritualy low vibranting people, who seek to belittle new workers for childish reasons. Management is all in on it too and encourage their favorites to seek out faults on other workers to create fear of being reprimanded. Their favorites are then allowed to make the same faults with no consequences. This place needs a cleansing from from the front offices to management on down. I wouldn't recommend working any where in this place.

They do not properly tell you what your role is and punish you for asking questions and seeking help on your own. The managers will set you up for failure and then gaslight and manipulate you in your position. Managers and directors treat lower level employees as a "bottom class". Promotions happen as part of a political game. They are not transparent about your performance and will lie and makeup reasons, so as long as it goes through HR there is nothing you can do. They claim to be fast pace but they really inefficient in their processes. If you try to hold managers and directors accountable for their failures, they will simply deflect and blame it on something or someone else. Despite the events to build culture, the overall environment is poor, especially for anyone learning the business. They make sure you are a failure and will treat you as such on your way out. 

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