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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life as a General Labourer at Cascadia Terminal, you will play an essential role in the safe and efficient movement of Canadian grain through all stages of terminal operations. From grain receiving and cleaning to storage, shipping, inventory management, and housekeeping, you will help ensure grain is handled safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operating environment, you will operate and monitor terminal equipment, support Panel Control Room activities, perform inspections, and maintain a safe and clean workplace. You will work closely with supervisors, maintenance personnel, control room operators, and fellow team members to support continuous operations while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Position Details

• This position follows a rotating 6-on / 3-off schedule and requires availability for Day, Afternoon, and Graveyard shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• The starting hourly rate is $48.50, along with eligibility for overtime.
• Schedule: Rotating 6-on / 3-off schedule including Day, Afternoon, and Graveyard shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform housekeeping activities throughout the terminal to maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Support grain receiving, cleaning, storage, inventory management, and shipping operations in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate and monitor terminal equipment and Panel Control Room systems to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations.
• Monitor operating conditions, identify operational issues, and report equipment deficiencies and maintenance requirements.
• Complete inspections, operational reports, logs, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Control Room Operators, Maintenance personnel, and team members to coordinate daily activities.
• Participate in safety programs, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices.
• Contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mandatory: Ability to work a rotating 6-on / 3-off schedule including Day, Afternoon, Graveyard, weekend, and statutory holiday shifts.
• Mandatory: Successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment, drug screening, and respirator fit test. Preferred Qualifications
• Mandatory: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, shoveling, sweeping, and extended periods of walking.
• Mandatory: Ability to work safely in a grain handling environment and wear all required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Demonstrated willingness and aptitude to learn all aspects of grain terminal operations, including receiving, grain cleaning, inventory management, shipping, housekeeping, and Panel Control Room responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Previous experience in grain handling, agriculture, industrial operations, manufacturing, logistics, or terminal operations.
• Experience operating computerized operational, inventory management, or terminal management systems.
• Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Business, Industrial Operations, or a related field.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Mandatory Physical Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including shoveling, sweeping, stair and ladder climbing and walking up to 10 kilometers per shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be capable of working safely in a grain handling environment where grain dust is present and wearing all required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical assessment, drug screening and respirator fit test and maintain eligibility to wear respiratory protection, including being clean-shaven where required.

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

We also strive to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the hiring process by contacting us at canada.recruitment@bunge.com or by phone at 1.866.569.4411.

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 ~34,000 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.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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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