Malt Operator

As a team member of passionate malting professionals, you will learn the malting trade in an entry-level position working an 8, 10, or 12-hour schedule on day, swing, or night shifts.. This role is represented by Teamsters, Local 983, and the hired incumbent will begin in a probationary status. A probationary operator must meet 180 working days before regular and full-time status is attained.

Join the dynamic team at Great Western Malting, an industry leader in malt production, as a Malt Operator. In this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, managing the malt production process with precision and care. We seek a dedicated individual who possesses a passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding our high standards in malt production. As a Malt Operator, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a tradition of excellence in the malting industry. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to apply and contribute to our legacy of producing world-class malt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficient operating of equipment while following established procedures.
• Learn all aspects of our Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures including our Zero Harm program.
• Ensure that all safety rules and procedures are understood and followed, including wearing of all required PPE in various situations including goggles, dust mask, gloves, steel toed boots, rain gear, hearing protection, hard hat, and full-face respirator.
• Ensure all serious non-conformances safety/environmental permits, approvals, regulations, and best practices as described in company Key Operating Procedures have been promptly reported to the Maintenance and Plant Managers.
• Unloading and loading of malting compartments using power spool and unloading boards.
• Sanitation of compartments, interior and exterior of building and conveyors using wash water and compressed air, broom, and shovel.
• Filling and draining of the steep tanks and taking barley to steep tank by conveyor.
• Monitor germination and drying temperatures.
• Inspect and analyze malt daily, monitor the malting and roasting processes and make operational changes to ensure malt meets customer specifications.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating complex manufacturing process equipment is desired.
• Critical reasoning skills, ability to read, write, perform math calculations on a high school level.
• Must be self-motivated, with an ability to troubleshoot issues and determine appropriate resolution and develop sense of ownership of processes.
• Above average verbal communication skills are required, plus willingness to work in a team environment with peers in various departments and trades.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel is preferred.
• Malting or brewing industry knowledge and/or experience is a huge plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Highly physical position, including walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs in the plant environment; outdoor work in all seasons during day, swing, or night shifts.
• Occasional heavy lifting (up to 55 lbs).
• Use of PPE.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator.
• Exposure to industrial noise from plant machinery.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is based on the current collective bargaining agreement between the employer and the Union representing this role. Probationary starting rate: $21.90 per hour. Rate increases to $25.77 after the probationary period completed.

The company offered benefits include:

• Vacation accrual of 40 hours per year in year one, prorated based on hire date.
• 10 paid holidays. Regular employees also receive an additional three (3) roving holidays.
• The company paid basic life insurance following a probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness subsidy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Product discounts through our CMG Division and from various external vendors
• 401(k) plan following a probationary period.

Benefits offered through the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Health and welfare plan
• Dental care plan
• Vision care plan
• Retiree health and welfare plan
• Pension

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.90 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with heights of 20ft or more?
• What do you know about the Malt industry?
• Are you able to work all hours and shifts? (shift work)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pocatello, ID 83204 (Required)

Work Location: In person