Operator-2nd Shift

JOB SUMMARY:

The Malt House Operator is responsible for overseeing the malting process, including steeping, germination, and kilning of grains (typically barley), to produce malt that meets quality and production specifications. This role ensures safe, efficient operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Malting Process Operations

• Operate and monitor malting equipment used in steeping, germination, and kilning processes
• Control critical process parameters such as temperature, moisture, airflow, and germination time
• Execute process adjustments to achieve target malt characteristics (e.g., enzyme activity, color, moisture content)
• Start up, shut down, and clean malting systems in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Grain Handling & Material Flow

• Coordinate movement of raw grain into steep tanks and transfer malt through germination and kilning stages
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of raw materials and finished malt (FIFO/FEFO)
• Maintain accurate lot tracking and traceability throughout the process

Quality Control

• Collect and evaluate samples throughout the malting process
• Monitor product quality attributes such as moisture, germination rate, modification levels, and color
• Identify and troubleshoot quality deviations, taking corrective actions as needed
• Collaborate with quality/lab teams to ensure adherence to specifications

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on malting equipment
• Clean and sanitize steep tanks, germination vessels, kilns, and associated equipment
• Identify equipment issues and work with maintenance teams to resolve them
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when servicing equipment

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including confined space entry and combustible dust controls
• Maintain proper housekeeping to minimize dust, mold, and contamination risks
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Documentation & Reporting

• Record operational data, including batch records, process conditions, and production output
• Maintain logs for quality checks, equipment inspections, and maintenance activities
• Report safety incidents, process issues, or quality concerns promptly

Other

• Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations. Adhere to Food Safety, Quality and SQF Codes
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of processing equipment. 
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, SOPs, and safety guidelines. 
• Knowledge of food safety systems (GMP, HACCP) preferred
• Familiarity with automated or PLC-controlled systems.

Position is for 2nd shift, traditionally scheduled 3pm to 11pm. Individual will work a rotational 2nd shift including some weekends.  Weekends are paid at 1.5 pay.

Company Benefits:

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $250 Deductible (Single) / $500 Deductible (Family)
• PPO Plan (United Health Care)
• 80%-20% in PPO / 60%-40% out of PPO
• Prescription Drugs (Retail): Prescription Drugs (Mail Order-90 Day):

DENTAL INSURANCE

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $25 deductible
• 100% Preventative (No Deductible) / 80% Basic / 50% Major/Orthodontics (up to age 19)
• Current Weekly Cost: Included in Health Cost

VISION INSURANCE

• In-Network: $0 exam / $130 allowance for frames / $0 lenses / $120 allowance for contact lenses
• Current Weekly Cost: Included in Health Cost

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Deductions are taken pre-tax
• Amount Allowed for Medical $3,050 per calendar year
• Amount Allowed for Dependent Care $5,000 per calendar year
• Up to $680 may be rolled over into the next year
• $450 Company Contribution after 1 year

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $500 per week for 26 weeks (1st day after injury / 8th day after illness)