Malt Operator

About the position

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY: \$24.50 per hour SHIFT: Rotating 12 hour shifts Day and Night shift; weekends, holidays, overtime and call-ins as needed. COMPANY: Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? ROLE SUMMARY: Malt operators are responsible for cleaning and moving grain, operating malting and farm equipment, steeping, germinating, packaging, kilning, and testing finished malt ingredients.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for following 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.).
  • High standard of personal and team performance.
  • Possesses 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.
  • Assist movement of 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.).

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Strong problem solving skills a must.
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • 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.

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
  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
  • Free Beer!
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