Material Handler: Path to Operator Roles (Paid Training)

Ag Processing Inc; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing and boot allowance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

100% employer-funded pension plan

Medical benefits

Paid training and career development

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa is looking for a Material Handler who will play a key role in the operation by safely unloading railcars and trucks. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided. The ideal candidate should have strong reliability, initiative, and teamwork skills.

This hands-on position offers career advancement opportunities into Operator and Supervisor roles, with a competitive pay package and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan and paid training.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training provided).
• Basic reading, math, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload tank railcars and trucks.
• Perform quality control testing on materials.
• Follow plant safety procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Initiative

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Locomotive/track mobile engines

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Iowa, Sergeant Bluff

May 26, 2026

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.

As a Material Handler, you'll learn the foundation of our operation by safely unloading railcars and trucks while working alongside experienced team members. You'll also gain hands-on experience operating industrial equipment and performing quality control tasks that help keep our operation running safely and efficiently.

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

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

At least 18 years old

Valid driver's license

Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training provided)

Ability to:

Lift up to 65 pounds

Push/pull up to 120 pounds

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

Rotating swing shifts (example: 7a-7p / 7p-7a)

Multiple consecutive workdays followed by multiple days off

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

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

Wellness program

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.