Material Handler

AGP Ag Processing Inc•Algona, IA

28d

About The Position

Ag Processing Inc is hiring a material handler in Algona. This person will be responsible for the loading and unloading of tanks, trucks and/or rail cars to transfer product using material moving equipment and will operate all equipment and facilities associated with transferring products. Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Overview: Ag Processing Inc. is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes: 100% employer funded pension plan 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match Health, dental and vision insurance Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts Paid time off 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

Able to use a forklift, pallet jack and material handling equipment.
Must be organized and maintain high attention to detail.
Great communication skills and be a team player.
Basic math skills
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Load and unload materials into and from vehicles.
Weighs incoming and outgoing trucks.
Operate all loading and unloading systems to include filters, pumps, valves, meters, agitators and applicable interlocks.
Fill out all scale tickets and loading orders for tank cars and tank trucks.
Operate controls and observes gauges to measure liquid or bulk solids transfer.
Change load out filters as required and prescribed.
Perform proper sampling of loaded products.
Complete required record keeping of products loaded or unloaded.
Keep daily inventory of all tanks.
Monitor skim pit, skim oil and sludge and containment dikes for spills and rainwater levels and coordinate removal with plant management.
Cleans and maintains material handling equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.