Material Handler

agp; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot/ clothing allowance

401(k) plan

No-wait medical benefits

Career development

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking motivated individuals to start a career with long-term growth in a stable, essential industry. Training is provided, and no experience is required. This role often leads to Operator, Lead, or Supervisor positions as you gain skills and demonstrate reliability.

Typical duties include unloading railcars, performing quality tests, and operating forklifts and other equipment. Shifts are 10-12 hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training provided).
• Carry 50 pounds and lift up to 65 pounds; push/pull up to 120 pounds.
• Basic reading, math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload tank railcars and trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality control testing on materials.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, switches, locomotives and other equipment.
• Follow plant safety procedures and operational policies.
• Work with team members to support daily operations.

Skills

Initiative

Dependable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Rule/ safety compliance

Reading skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Locomotive/track engines

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.

This role is often the first step toward becoming an Operator, Lead, or Supervisor.

What You'll Learn & Do

• Unload tank railcars and trucks safely and efficiently
• Perform quality control testing on materials
• Operate industrial equipment including:
  • Forklifts
  • Pallet jacks
  • Drive switches
  • Locomotive/track mobile engines
  • Other material handling equipment
• Follow plant safety procedures and operational policies
• Work closely with team members to support daily operations

What We're Looking For

• 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)
• Carry 50 pounds
• Lift up to 65 pounds
• Push/pull up to 120 pounds

Work Environment

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Working around grain dust and industrial equipment
• Climbing railcars, ladders, stairs up to 120 feet high
• Working rotating 10-12 hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Typical schedule:

• Rotating swing shifts (example: 7a-7p / 7p-7a)
• Multiple consecutive workdays followed by multiple days off

Career Growth Opportunities

• Operator roles
• Specialized equipment operations
• Maintenance support roles
• Leadership and supervisory positions
• Employees who demonstrate strong performance and attendance often advance into Operator positions within 12-24 months.

Backgrounds That Translate Well

• Farm hand
• warehouse
• manufacturing
• construction
• maintenance
• lawn care
• machine operation
• grain handling
• labor
• utilities

Why Employees Stay

• 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.