Dryer Operator

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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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Compliance with all safety procedures.

• Operate the dryer to ensure proper bean moisture control

• Provide routine cleaning of the grain dryer and surrounding areas

• Cleans and maintains equipment.

• Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area, using hand truck, forklift, pallet jack, or other device.

• Maintains inventory, records, and location of equipment and materials moved.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Follow all company safety policies, food safety requirements (if applicable), and environmental regulations.

• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate production issues to supervisors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Take initiative and work efficiently

• Are dependable and motivated to perform at a high level

• Have a strong attention to detail

• Work well as part of a team

• Are willing to learn new skills and responsibilities

• Can understand and follow rules, procedures, and safety policies

• Have basic reading, math, and communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years old

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training provided)

• Ability to:

  • Carry 50 pounds

  • Lift up to 65 pounds

  • Push/pull up to 120 pounds

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 ladders and stairs up to 120 feet high

• Working rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Typical schedule:

• Rotating swing shifts (8a–8p / 8p–8a)

• Multiple consecutive workdays followed by multiple days off

Career Growth Opportunities

Many of our Supervisors started in an operator position like this one. Employees who demonstrate initiative, reliability, and leadership can advance into:

• Specialized equipment operations

• Maintenance support roles

• Leadership and supervisory positions

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

Why Employees Stay

We offer industry-leading benefits and long-term stability, including:

• Competitive pay with advancement opportunities

• Clothing and boot allowance

• 401(k) retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match

• 100% employer-funded pension plan

• No-wait medical benefits

• Paid training and career development

• Long term disability insurance & salary continuation

• Company paid life insurance

• Wellness program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption assistance

• Paid time off

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.