AGP is seeking a motivated Engineering or Ag Business Intern to join our team at our expanding export terminal in Aberdeen, WA. This internship is open to students pursuing engineering or ag business–related degrees and is local to the area. This internship will offer hands-on, real-world experience in plant operations, projects, and commodity markets.
What You’ll Do:
Engineering Track (based on interest/major):
Take ownership in a project at our plant that will enhance safety, increase efficiencies and/or reduce costs
Communicate with construction contractors, engineering consulting firms and vendors to ensure completion of projects as needed
Communicate with management regarding operational, maintenance, ergonomic and safety enhancements of projects
Oversee projects being constructed at our plant as needed
Work with operations staff
Ag Business Track (based on interest/major):
Coordinate logistics to ensure timely product delivery and evaluate current system and provide options to enhance efficiencies.
Work with AGP merchandising team to understand how vessels are sold and requirements needed to complete sale and shipment
Conduct market research and compile data to gain knowledge in soy commodity market trends
Review current operational practices for the facility and provide options to increase efficiencies and cost management
Qualifications:
Sophomore or junior pursuing Engineering, Ag Engineering, Biosystems, Industrial Technology, or Ag Business
Available to work 6–10 weeks during May–August
Local to Aberdeen, WA
Interest in a production plant environment
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Students pursuing either an Engineering or Ag Business path are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We Do
Ag Processing Inc a cooperative (AGP®) is a farmer-owned cooperative engaged in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of grains and grain products.
Since its formation in 1983, AGP has been committed to the success of its owners. Today, that is over 150 member cooperatives representing over 200,000 farmers throughout the United States.
AGP operates ten soybean processing plants including six plants in Iowa, located at Eagle Grove, Emmetsburg, Manning, Mason City, Sergeant Bluff, and Sheldon. Other AGP processing plants are located at Dawson, Minnesota, St. Joseph, Missouri, Hastings, Nebraska, and Aberdeen, South Dakota. AGP also operates four soybean oil refineries, three biodiesel production facilities, and one deep water export facility in Washington state.
AGP’s Mission is to serve local cooperatives and agricultural producer-owners by performing the primary business functions of acquisition, processing, and marketing of agricultural products.
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