Material Handler

About the role

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.

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.

Career Growth Opportunities: 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, and 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Unload tank railcars and trucks safely and efficiently
• Perform quality control testing on materials
• Operate industrial equipment including:
  • Forklifts
  • 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

Work Environment: 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

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training