Production Assistant

Ag Processing Inc; David City (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc. in David City, NE is hiring a Production Assistant who reports to the Soy Operations Manager. The role focuses on plant projects, procedures, training when required, improving ergonomics, and maximizing facility efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree or equivalent experience, with 5+ years in a related field preferred. Knowledge of safety regulations and inventory control is important, as is strong communication and organizational skill.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years or equivalent in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of hazard communication, PSM, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations for solvent extraction plant operations.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques.
• Experience supervising others or knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Strong problem solving and cognitive thinking skills with sound decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with professionalism with diverse internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to maintain organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for project development and completion including PAR/Tech VAP write-up procedures, obtaining project bids, organizing schedule of values, budgets, writing contracts, project scheduling, tracking insurance accords, lien waivers, performance bonds, retainage forms, and change orders.
• Monitor and maintain records for inspections.
• Work closely with all departments to coordinate project activities.
• Cover on-call rotation.
• Project management.
• Assist in developing the Capital and Business Plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is currently hiring for a Production Assistant at our facility in David City, NE. This person reports to and is under the general direction of the Soy Operations Manager. The position is responsible for the plant project and procedures, training when required, improving ergonomics and maximizing the efficiency of the facility.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years or equivalent in related field is preferred
• Knowledge of hazard communication standards, PSM, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations as they pertain to solvent extraction plant operations
• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques
• Experience supervising others or knowledge of supervisory techniques
• Strong problem solving and cognitive thinking skills along with ability to make sound decisions using information on hand
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to always maintain professionalism with diverse internal and external customers
• Proven ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directly responsible for project development and completion including project PAR/Tech VAP write-up procedures, obtaining project bids, organizing schedule of values, budgets, writing contracts, project scheduling, tracking insurance accords, lien waivers, performance bonds, retainage forms, and change orders.
• Monitor and maintain records for inspections
• Work closely and communicate with all departments to coordinate project activities
• Cover "on call" rotation
• Project management
• Assist in developing the Capital and Business Plans

Ag Processing Inc. is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation - both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and acompensation package that includes:

• 100% employer funded pension plan
• 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Paid time off