Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is hiring for a Supervisor Trainee in St. Joseph, MO! The person in this role will be responsible for partnering with management and our operations crew to learn how to effectively supervise our team and our plant in order to maximize productivity. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow in your career in management and as an engineer!
Requirements:
Ability to work as member of a team in a production environment
Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and strong analytical ability
Handle multiple tasks and organize employee work scheduled to ensure timely completion of projects.
Must have strong communication skills
Must have strong safety awareness
Must be willing to work various hours/shifts
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Ag Systems Technology, Ag Production Technology or similar experience is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Supervises and trains production employees through scheduling, monitoring and assisting when needed
Monitors equipment and facility for proper operations through reviewing logs, flash reports and visual and physical inspections
Assists with production and maintenance as needed including loading, unloading, car moving, cleaning, and process operations
Schedules trucking and production through reviewing production records and ascertaining needs
Reviews daily production records and quality
Assists with inventory control as needed, including counting and sampling
Enforces company policies and procedures
Writes daily reports
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Organization Summary:
Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a cooperative 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. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a benefit 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
Clothing/boot allowance
Skills Required
- Ability to work as a member of a team in a production environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical ability
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and organize employee work schedules
- Strong safety awareness
- Willingness to work various hours/shifts
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Ag Systems Technology, Ag Production Technology or similar
Ag Processing Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company-funded defined-benefit pension offered alongside a 401(k) is positioned as a standout, with features like early-retirement eligibility referenced. This structure signals strong long‑term financial security compared with typical industry offerings.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are paired with wellness initiatives, tobacco‑cessation support, and an employee assistance program. Potential premium discounts tied to wellness participation indicate a well‑rounded health offering.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many industrial and plant roles, with postings and examples indicating solid hourly ranges and opportunities to augment earnings through overtime or bonuses. Allowances (such as boot/clothing) and periodic bonuses add to total cash value.
Ag Processing Inc Insights
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.
