Quality Food Safety (QFS) Trainee

Bunge•Channahon, IL

19h

About The Position

Bunge is hiring a Quality & Food Safety Trainee for an 18-month training program that develops hands-on leadership skills and knowledge of Quality and Food Safety programs across Bunge industrial facilities, which may include crushing and refining, grain, or packaging facilities. The program uses a 70/20/10 approach: 70% hands-on work, 20% informal learning, and 10% formal learning. Trainees participate in day-to-day facility operations and train toward validation as a QC Technician to support laboratory operations at their site and other sites as needed. The role prepares trainees for potential facility-based Quality and Food Safety leadership roles within the Business Unit after successful program completion. Candidates must be willing to relocate for future opportunities or business needs; the location for any future role will depend on current business needs. Occasional travel is required, including possible travel or relocation to other Bunge locations for instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, ideally Food Science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to promote and practice safety.
Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change.
Exceptional verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
Well organized, goal oriented, and self-directed.
Mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in standard PC applications.
Collaborative team player.
Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required.
Occasional travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or other Quality and Food Safety experience.

Responsibilities

Learn, understand, and demonstrate safe work habits while developing and promoting Bunge’s safety culture.
Train under laboratory supervisors toward validation as a QC Technician and support site laboratory operations and other sites as needed.
Participate in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to learn Quality and Food Safety standards, operations, and processes.
Develop an understanding of Bunge Quality standards and support quality programs focused on preventing QFS incidents, meeting regulatory requirements, and achieving Quality KPIs.
Respond to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager to demonstrate understanding.
Travel to or relocate to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes when required.
Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating Quality standards and best practices, and communicate findings to appropriate personnel promptly.
Help the facility prioritize and optimize Quality Key Performance Indicators and support SQF standards and key customer requirements.
Assist management with audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support North American Quality and Food Safety efforts.
Review Quality and Food Safety production data routinely for accuracy and continuous-improvement opportunities.