- Permanent positions available
- Join a Leading Agribusiness in a Dynamic and Rewarding Role
- Located in Ardrossan, South Australia
Do you have experience operating forklifts or front-end loaders and want to turn your hands-on skills into a rewarding, long-term career? We’re on the lookout for motivated individuals who are ready to dive into a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and new wins. Join Bunge’s team based in the Ardrossan area as an operator and play a vital role in our supply chain.
About the Role
We’re seeking skilled and safety-conscious operators to join our team at Bunge’s Ardrossan terminal. We have permanent positions available within the team. In these roles, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment essential to our grain storage and logistics processes.
These positions are ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys hands-on outdoor work, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Your day-to-day work will be varied, including operating machinery, forklift use, general labouring duties, maintaining grain quality and supporting export operations. You’ll work closely with site personnel and play a key role in grain movement, storage and export readiness.
At Bunge, we support ongoing development and the more skills and qualifications you bring or build, the greater your earning potential through our Skill-Based Career Path.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a range of machinery and other essential equipment to load and unload trucks.
- Monitor and maintain grain quality standards through classification and quality control procedures.
- Assist with bulk grain out turning, including shipping loading, container packing, and coordinating road transport.
- Keep grain storage areas clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene and safety standards.
- Provide guidance and assistance to seasonal staff during busy periods, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Oversee the condition of bunkers, silos, tarps, and other storage assets to ensure ongoing operational efficiency.
- Carry out routine equipment upkeep, pest management, and hygiene tasks to support smooth terminal operations.
About You
- Experience operating a forklift and/or front-end loader is advantageous, though this is a hands-on role and requires a willingness to perform a variety of labouring tasks alongside equipment operation.
- You thrive working collaboratively and enjoy tackling new challenges together.
- You have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, able to clearly and effectively communicate with your team and stakeholders.
- You demonstrate leadership qualities and have experience motivating and supporting others to achieve team goals.
- Familiarity with commodity classification is a bonus but not required.
- A current driver’s licence is essential for this role.
- You are committed to maintaining a safe workplace, consistently following safety procedures, and encouraging others to do the same.
- Available for rotating shifts, including weekends during busy periods.
About us
Bunge connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
Through our dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities efficiently from where there is surplus to where they are needed. In Australia, we operate around 60 storage and handling sites and seven port terminals across southern Western Australia, South Australia and western Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and New South Wales, and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of agricultural commodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses and cotton.
By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local farmers and the communities we operate in.
In mid-2025, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating a premier agribusiness solutions with around 34,000 employees globally.
Benefits
When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, Bunge workshops, and mentorship programs to support continuous learning and career growth
- Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
- Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers
- Novated leasing
- Birthday leave
- Years of service recognition
- Rigorous safety practices
- Gender-inclusive paid parental leave
- A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork.
Ready to get started? Join Bunge and take your career to the next level in a role that’s both exciting and rewarding.
How to apply
To apply for the position please click on ‘Apply’ or for further information please contact Operations Supervisor, Mick Burgess on 0436 299 868
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 5 July 2026.
Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
Please note that we may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found before the listed closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Bunge is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
