Malt Operator

Job Summary

Malt operators are responsible for cleaning and moving grain, operating malting and farm equipment, steeping, germinating, packaging, kilning, and testing finished malt ingredients.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant Policies, Safety Policies and Procedures (Risk Assessments, Peer on Peer Observations, Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work Permits, Required PPE, Confined Space Permits, etc.)
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision; a self-directed work ethic
• Communicate job knowledge and process changes with team members, department crew and management thru various forms of daily communication (daily production meetings, email, shift handover meeting, action logs, work orders, etc.)
• Excellent use of PC skills such as MS office, excel, word, email, SAP, and Wonderware to monitor and control daily operations using plant process control systems
• Actively participate in facility management Voyager Plant Optimization Program, Improvement Task Force/Committee participation, Safety Programs and Personal Development Plans
• Perform sanitation job requirements using compressed air, high pressure water, sanitizing chemicals and vacuum systems
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on process equipment
• Absorb product through malting process while adhering to Malt Quality Standards
• Effectively shares job knowledge and process changes with team members, department crew and management thru various forms of daily communication (daily production meeting, email, shift handover meetings, action logs, work orders, etc.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong problem solving skills a must
• Production/Food Processing experience recommended
• Demonstrates strong commitment to achieving company goals by focusing on Safety, Quality and Productivity thru Plant Excellence Program for continued improvements and standardization of jobs
• Possesses excellent computer skills such as MS office, excel, word, email, SAP and Wonderware to monitor and control daily operations using plant process control systems
• Ability to perform and meet the physical demands of the position including but not limited to lifting 50 pounds and working in dusty and wet environments with proper PPE
• Understanding of process equipment, process control, troubleshooting and repair of basic mechanical problems

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Free Beer!