Lab Tech

AGP Ag Processing Inc • St. Joseph, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our lab operations team at our St. Joseph facility! 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 or Traditional options) with a company match Health, dental and vision insurance Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts Long term & short term disability insurance Life insurance Wellness program Paid vacation and holidays 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

Requirements

• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Word
• Must at least be at least 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience preferred (testing techniques, equipment and procedures)
• Knowledge of agricultural production/ manufacturing a plus

Responsibilities

• Safely perform accurate lab analyses on product samples
• Record test results in laboratory database
• Effectively report the results in a timely manner

Benefits

• 100% employer funded pension plan
• 401k retirement plan (Roth or Traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Long term & short term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED