Material Handler

Ag Processing Inc; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded pension

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Health, dental and vision insurance

Health savings account

Long-term disability

Company paid life insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc. in Iowa seeks hands-on Operators to support daily grain handling and production processes. You will learn to unload tank railcars and trucks, perform quality tests, and operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drive switches, and locomotive/track mobile engines.

This hands-on role requires initiative, reliability, and the ability to follow safety policies. The position involves outdoor work in all weather, rotating shifts, and teamwork with colleagues.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and other material handling equipment.
• Follow plant safety procedures and operational policies.
• Work closely with team members to support daily operations.

Skills

Initiative

Dependable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Reading, math, and communication

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Drive switches

Locomotive/track mobile engines

Other material handling equipment

Job description

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

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 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

Many of our Operators and Supervisors started in entry-level positions like this one. Employees who demonstrate initiative, reliability, and leadership can advance into:

• 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

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

• 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.

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