1510 S 2nd St, Cherokee, IA 51012
Join Our Growing Team
We’re growing and looking for employees to join our team. As a small, family-owned company, we are proud of our ability to pivot to capture new opportunities. Our benefits include medical insurance for employees working 30-plus hours, a flexible benefits plan, IRA, paid holidays, PTO, a Work-Life Balance program, travel assistance, and more!
What We do
- Oil Extraction
- At American Natural Processors we use only chemical free, certified organic, expeller pressing to mechanically squeeze the oil out of our products. While each particular product requires different pre-conditioning and pressing equipment, we have developed six distinct pressing production lines. This enables us to process a vast array of products at the parameters required to meet customer specifications and maximize yields.
- Expeller Cold Press
- Using our cold press line is the best way to maximize the natural antioxidants and healthy nutrients in the oil while minimizing oil degradation through extraction. The definition of cold pressing can vary by product, industry, and even by the regulatory body in which the oil is sold. Generally cold pressing means the seed and oil never reach a temperature above 140F. The heat degradation of the oil can be measured by testing the levels of a steroid hydrocarbon called stigmastadiene. Elevated levels of stigmastadiene indicate that the oil has been heat processed either through the extraction process or through refining of the oil.
- RBD Oil Refining
- For cooking oils and oils that require high stability, We use one of our small batch refineries. These certified organic refineries were custom built to maximize quality while optimizing yields. ANP has developed the expertise needed to refine all types of oils including soy, canola, sunflower, safflower, algae, almond, flax and corn oil to name a few.
- Protein Powder Milling
- Our state-of-the-art milling line adds value to the defatted oilseeds by concentrating protein and milling to a smooth texture. Custom milling is available for raw agricultural products and finished food ingredients. High oil content products can be milled down to 75 micron (200 mesh) and low oil content products are as low as 10 micron (1250 mesh). These products are perfect for bars, cereals, snacks, and beverages.
- Sterilization and Pasteurization
- ANP offers custom Sterilization and Pasteurization in our new Ready To Eat (RTE) processing facility in Sioux City, IA. Our process is a 3rd party validated kill step to meet the GFSI requirement for pathogen control and it is done immediately before packaging to ensure there is no downstream contamination. This process is perfect for difficult to handle low moisture foods and powders. Food industry regulation has become much more robust with the adaption to the Global Food Safety Initiative standard. ANP has Food Safety experts on site to help our customers navigate the ever changing regulatory environment, we do not take chances when it comes to food safety.
- Packaging
- As a small family owned company, we pride ourselves on being flexible and innovative with the ability to pivot and adjust quickly. We are able to accommodate bulk to small packages, short lead orders, and special packaging needs.
Benefits
- Flexible Benefits plan
- Medical Insurance
- IRA
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Work-Life Balance Program
- Travel Assistance
