Lead Production Operator

Date:  Jan 23, 2026

Joseph, MO, US, 64504

Company Overview

Albaugh wants you to be part of our team!  Founded in 1979 by our Chairman Dennis Albaugh, we are the largest privately-owned company in the world providing the critical crop protection chemical products that farmers use to grow crops.  Our tagline, "Your Alternative", signifies our aspiration to be the number one value proposition to help farmers reliably grow plentiful, high quality food.  As a member of our team you will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefit package but also enjoy a friendly, family-oriented environment, personal growth and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work is contributing to feeding our world!

Position Overview

The Lead Formulation Operator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating formulation activities on the production floor. This role ensures that processes are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards. The Lead acts as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to Assistant Operators (I and II), troubleshooting complex issues, and serving as the primary liaison between operators and management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safely and effectively operates and controls equipment and instrumentation in the assigned manufacturing unit.
  • Leading the day to day shift operations of formulation in a professional and organized manner; leading, directing and coordinating assignments and activities of assigned employees to ensure the smooth operation of the process
  • Maintains and monitors process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes.
  • Maintains and improves safety in the unit and is responsible for housekeeping in operating areas.
  • Receives and processes raw materials using chemical reactions and manufacturing operations to produce finished products at the specified quality level.
  • Supports and adheres to the principles of Responsible care and applicable requirements by protecting the environment and assuring the health, safety, and security of our employees, vendors, customers, suppliers, and our community.
  • Performs additional work as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
  • Assists in the formulation of agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.

 

The Qualifications

The right candidate will be a safety-focused, motivated individual who can work both independently and as a team.  Your qualifications ideally include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Willingness to work overtime to support a continuous operation as needed to meet business obligations.
  • Strong commitment to safety.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The Perks

Benefits will be discussed at interview.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review.  Albaugh. LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Albaugh, LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Albaugh, LLC. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Albaugh, LLC. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Albaugh, founded in 1979, produces and sells crop protection products used by farmers in our principal Markets in North America (United States and Canada), Mexico and LATAM North, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe.  We offer competitive alternatives to meeting farmers' crop protection needs, thereby helping to secure an affordable supply of food.  In each of our principal Markets, Albaugh operates efficient manufacturing facilities which assure the quality of the products we supply with rigorous standards of assuring environmental health and safety.

Company Vision: To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally.

Company Mission: To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively- priced crop protection products.

Core Values: Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.


Nearest Major Market: Kansas City