Extraction Operator

Ag Processing Inc; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing and boot allowance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mq

Employer-funded pension plan

No-wait medical benefits

Paid training and career development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is hiring for a hands-on production operator. The role involves operating, monitoring, and adjusting plant equipment, collecting samples, and ensuring quality and safety across shifts.

Training is provided, and advancement opportunities exist through specialized operations or supervisory tracks. The position is a hands-on, outdoor-friendly industrial role with rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.

Qualifications

• Take initiative and work efficiently
• Dependable and motivated to perform at a high level
• Strong attention to detail
• Work well as part of a team
• Willing to learn new skills and responsibilities
• Can understand and follow rules, procedures, and safety policies
• Have basic reading, math, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment to maintain efficient plant operations.
• Monitor process controls, gauges, and equipment performance for safe operation.
• Collect product samples per SOPs and perform quality testing.
• Make process adjustments based on quality results and conditions.
• Maintain accurate production records, equipment logs, and shift documentation.
• Perform routine inspections, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with minor equipment repairs and identify maintenance needs.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment as required.
• Follow all safety, food safety (if applicable), and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate production issues to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Initiative

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? Start a career with long-term growth, strong pay progression, and real advancement opportunities.

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking motivated individuals who want to build a future in a stable, essential industry. No experience is required - we provide the training. What matters most is reliability, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment to maintain efficient plant operations.

• Monitor process controls, gauges, and equipment performance to ensure safe and effective operation.

• Collect product samples according to standard operating procedures and perform or coordinate quality testing.

• Make process adjustments based on quality results and operating conditions.

• Maintain accurate production records, equipment logs, and shift documentation.

• Perform routine inspections, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Assist with minor equipment repairs and identify maintenance needs.

• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment, as required.

• Follow all company safety policies, food safety requirements (if applicable), and environmental regulations.

• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate production issues to supervisors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who:

• Take initiative and work efficiently

• Are dependable and motivated to perform at a high level

• Have a strong attention to detail

• Work well as part of a team

• Are willing to learn new skills and responsibilities

• Can understand and follow rules, procedures, and safety policies

• Have basic reading, math, and communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years old

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training provided)

• Ability to:

  • Carry 50 pounds

  • Lift up to 65 pounds

  • Push/pull up to 120 pounds

Work Environment

This is a hands-on industrial position. Candidates should be comfortable:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Working around grain dust and industrial equipment

• Climbing ladders and stairs up to 120 feet high

• Working rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Typical schedule:

• Rotating swing shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a)

• Multiple consecutive workdays followed by multiple days off

Career Growth Opportunities

Many of our Supervisors started in an operator position like this one. Employees who demonstrate initiative, reliability, and leadership can advance into:

• Specialized equipment operations

• Maintenance support roles

• Leadership and supervisory positions

Backgrounds That Translate Well

People with experience in these areas often succeed in this role:
Farm hand * warehouse * manufacturing * construction * maintenance * lawn care * machine operation * grain handling * labor * utilities

Why Employees Stay

We offer industry-leading benefits and long-term stability, including:

• Competitive pay with advancement opportunities

• Clothing and boot allowance

• 401(k) retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match

• 100% employer-funded pension plan

• No-wait medical benefits

• Paid training and career development

• Long term disability insurance & salary continuation

• Company paid life insurance

• Wellness program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption assistance

• Paid time off

Who We Are

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a cooperative founded in 1983 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.