Summer Internship

AGP Ag Processing Inc

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AGP is seeking a motivated Engineering or Ag Business Intern to join our team at our expanding export terminal in Aberdeen, WA. This internship is open to students pursuing engineering or ag business–related degrees and is local to the area. This internship will offer hands-on, real-world experience in plant operations, projects, and commodity markets. What You’ll Do: Engineering Track (based on interest/major): Take ownership in a project at our plant that will enhance safety, increase efficiencies and/or reduce costs Communicate with construction contractors, engineering consulting firms and vendors to ensure completion of projects as needed Communicate with management regarding operational, maintenance, ergonomic and safety enhancements of projects Oversee projects being constructed at our plant as needed Work with operations staff Ag Business Track (based on interest/major): Coordinate logistics to ensure timely product delivery and evaluate current system and provide options to enhance efficiencies. Work with AGP merchandising team to understand how vessels are sold and requirements needed to complete sale and shipment Conduct market research and compile data to gain knowledge in soy commodity market trends Review current operational practices for the facility and provide options to increase efficiencies and cost management Qualifications: Sophomore or junior pursuing Engineering, Ag Engineering, Biosystems, Industrial Technology, or Ag Business Available to work 6–10 weeks during May–August Local to Aberdeen, WA Interest in a production plant environment Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude Students pursuing either an Engineering or Ag Business path are strongly encouraged to apply. 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

• Sophomore or junior pursuing Engineering, Ag Engineering, Biosystems, Industrial Technology, or Ag Business
• Available to work 6–10 weeks during May–August
• Local to Aberdeen, WA
• Interest in a production plant environment
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Take ownership in a project at our plant that will enhance safety, increase efficiencies and/or reduce costs
• Communicate with construction contractors, engineering consulting firms and vendors to ensure completion of projects as needed
• Communicate with management regarding operational, maintenance, ergonomic and safety enhancements of projects
• Oversee projects being constructed at our plant as needed
• Work with operations staff
• Coordinate logistics to ensure timely product delivery and evaluate current system and provide options to enhance efficiencies.
• Work with AGP merchandising team to understand how vessels are sold and requirements needed to complete sale and shipment
• Conduct market research and compile data to gain knowledge in soy commodity market trends
• Review current operational practices for the facility and provide options to increase efficiencies and cost management

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed