Production Assistant

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

AG Processing Inc is seeking a Production Assistant at our Refinery in St. Joe, MO. You will report to the Plant Operations Manager and help improve plant efficiency, assist with project development, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes coordination across departments, support for PAR/Tech VAP tasks, and involvement in capital plans, with a focus on safe, organized, and efficient refinery operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering/technical degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of hazard communication standards, PSM, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations for solvent extraction.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines; familiarity with inventory control techniques.
• Experience supervising others or knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Strong problem solving and cognitive thinking with sound decision making using available information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional with diverse internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain high organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct project development and completion including PAR/Tech VAP write-ups, 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 Capital and Business Plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organization

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering/technical degree or equivalent experience

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.

Requirements Engineering/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.

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 a compensation 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

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