Material Handler

Ag Processing Inc is currently hiring for a Material Handler at our Hastings soy processing facility. This person will be responsible for unloading tank cars, trucks and helping with the shipment of products. The material handlers will also occasionally perform quality control testing on materials and operate drive switches, locomotive/track mobile engines, forklifts, and other types of moving equipment. Responsibilities: Official loading of product to railcars and trucks Provide official quality control testing Provide professional customer service Learn start-up and shutdown procedures for equipment Recommend improvements for efficiencies, quality and/or method of operation Participate on committees for safety, projects, sanitation, and quality improvement Assure proper communication with coworkers, superiors and other departments Perform preventative maintenance Maintain plant safety, cleanliness and work rules Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Must be willing to work weekends Self-motivated and strives for high performance Takes initiative and works efficiently Able to understand and follow rules and policies Willing to learn and is a team player Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic reading and math skills Strong attention to detail Able to operate a forklift, pallet jack and material handling equipment Must be able to carry 50 pounds, lift 65 pounds and push/pull 120 pounds Organization Summary: Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a cooperative that processes, sells and transports soybeans, grains, and related products. Our company has become one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world and our plants process soybeans that can be used in a variety of products such as animal feed, vegetable oil, and fuels. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: 100% employer funded pension plan 401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match Health, dental and vision insurance Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts Long term disability insurance & salary continuation Company paid life insurance Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Paid time off Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Thank you for your interest in a career with AGP! AGP is a leading U.S. agribusiness with primary operations as a soybean processor/refiner producing and marketing soybean meal, refined soybean oil, and biodiesel. Founded over 40 years ago, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation — both in the U.S. and internationally. Today, AGP’s owners include local and regional cooperatives representing approximately 200,000 farmers throughout the U.S. As one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, AGP operates 10 soybean plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as four soybean oil refineries, and three biodiesel production facilities. In addition to commodity-based products, AGP produces and markets AminoPlus®, a high-performance soy bypass protein product for the dairy industry. AGP values its more than 1,100 employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that includes: 100% employer funded pension plan 401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match Health, dental and vision insurance Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts Long term disability insurance & salary continuation Company paid life insurance Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Paid time off