Material Handler

AGP Ag Processing Inc•Emmetsburg, IA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is currently seeking a full time Material Handler to join our team in Emmetsburg, Iowa! This person will be responsible for loading/unloading of bulk materials, rail yard switching duties and vacation relief. Employees will perform other tasks relating to shipment of products. 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 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 AGP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Thank you for your interest in a career with AGP!

Requirements

Must Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must speak, write and understand English.
Requires a rotating schedule, including days, nights and weekends. (OT during peak periods)

Responsibilities

Compliance with all safety procedures.
Loads and unloads materials into and from vehicles.
Operates vehicles and moves controls and observes gauges to measure, mix, and regulate chemical, liquid, or bulk solids transfer.
Cleans and maintains equipment-Mechanical aptitude.
Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area, using hand truck, forklift, pallet jack, or other device.
Maintains inventory, records and location of equipment and materials moved. (general computer skills)
Performs other duties as assigned by management.