Production Assistant

Ag Processing Inc; Kirschner (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc. is seeking a Production Assistant for our refinery in St. Joe, MO. This role supports plant projects, procedures, training, and ergonomics improvements to maximize efficiency of the facility.

Reporting to the Plant Operations Manager, you will coordinate activities across departments, participate in project bids and scheduling, and assist in capital and business planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering/technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years or equivalent in related field 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hazard communication

PSM compliance

OSHA/EPA regs

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Engineering/technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is currently hiring for a Production Assistant at our Refinery in St. Joe, MO. This person reports to and is under the general direction of the Plant Operations Manager. The position is responsible for the plant project and procedures, training when required, improving ergonomics, and maximizing the efficiency of the facility.RequirementsEngineering/technical degree or equivalent experience5+ years or equivalent in related field is preferredKnowledge of hazard communication standards, PSM, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations as they pertain to solvent extraction plant operationsKnowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.Knowledge of inventory control techniquesExperience supervising others or knowledge of supervisory techniquesStrong problem solving and cognitive thinking skills along with ability to make sound decisions using information on handExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to always maintain professionalism with diverse internal and external customersProven ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detailAg 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 inspectionsWork closely and communicate with all departments to coordinate project activitiesCover “on call” rotationProject managementAssist in developing the Capital and Business PlansAg 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 a compensation package that includes:100% employer funded pension plan401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company matchHealth, dental and vision insuranceLife, long-term and short-term disability insuranceHealth savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accountsPaid time off