Soybean Plant Technician - Night Shift

The Wenger Group; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Rewards and recognition programs

Robust onboarding and training program

Employee Discount Programs (Perks at [

Job summary

The Wenger Group, a Northeast family-owned food and agricultural products company, is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee the manufacturing of expelled soy. You will direct daily duties and ensure production runs smoothly in our Pennsylvania facility.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 100 lbs., operate heavy machinery, follow Food Safety Standards, and work overtime as needed. We offer strong benefits, bonus potential, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with close supervision and independently.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to understand and follow Food Safety Standards.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• General maintenance skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily shipments of grain and other ingredients by truck.
• Control and monitor production.
• Operate all machinery.
• Clean facility when working conditions and time permit.
• Perform general mechanical duties as determined by the Plant Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Plant Supervisor.
• Utilize and navigate the Wenger System as appropriate.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain usage reports and operational records as needed
• Maintain communication with Plant Supervisor regarding key updates.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Wenger System

Job description

Who Are We

We’re a leading Northeast family‑owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on‑farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

Who Are We

We’re a leading Northeast family‑owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on‑farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. We’re a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we’re a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com

What Your Day Looks Like

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will perform all functions involved in the manufacturing of quality expelled soy. The Plant Supervisor assigns specific daily duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive daily shipments of grain and other ingredients by truck.
• Control and monitor production.
• Effectively operate all machinery.
• Clean facility when working conditions and time permit.
• Perform general mechanical duties as determined by the Plant Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Plant Supervisor.
• Utilize and navigate the Wenger System as appropriate.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain usage reports and operational records as needed
• Maintain communication with Plant Supervisor regarding key updates.

Education & Experience

• Ability to work with close supervision and independently
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to understand and follow Food Safety Standards.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. on occasion
• General maintenance skills
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in dusty conditions
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Benefits

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
• Employee referral program
• Encouraging and collaborative culture

What Our Benefits Are

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program

For All Full-time Members

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.