Material Handler

AGP•Hastings, NE

19d

About The Position

Ag Processing Inc. (AGP) is hiring a Material Handler to safely unload railcars and trucks while supporting daily plant operations. No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role offers hands-on experience with industrial equipment and quality control tasks and may provide a path to advancement into Operator, specialized equipment, maintenance support, Lead, or supervisory positions. Employees with strong performance and attendance often advance to Operator positions within 12–24 months. This is a hands-on industrial position involving outdoor work in all weather conditions, grain dust, industrial equipment, and climbing railcars, ladders, and stairs up to 120 feet high. The schedule consists of rotating 10–12-hour swing shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with multiple consecutive workdays followed by multiple days off. An example schedule is 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. AGP is a cooperative founded in 1983 that processes, sells, and transports soybeans, grains, and related products. Its plants process soybeans used in products such as animal feed, vegetable oil, and fuels.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able to safely operate material-handling equipment; training is provided.
Be able to carry 50 pounds, lift up to 65 pounds, and push or pull up to 120 pounds.
Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and around grain dust and industrial equipment.
Be able to climb railcars, ladders, and stairs up to 120 feet high.
Be dependable, motivated, attentive to detail, willing to learn, and able to take initiative and work efficiently as part of a team.
Be able to understand and follow rules, procedures, and safety policies.
Have basic reading, math, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in farm work, warehousing, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, lawn care, machine operation, grain handling, labor, or utilities.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently unload tank railcars and trucks.
Perform quality control testing on materials.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drive switches, locomotive/track mobile engines, and other material-handling equipment.
Follow plant safety procedures and operational policies.
Work with team members to support daily operations.