Malt Processing Operator

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Pay starting at $30.52
• Family medical benefits cost of $100 per month
• Generous Annual 401(k) Contribution
• Sick Time
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Stability and Backing of a 178-year-old Family Owned and Operated Company

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor all phases of the Malting operation through use of control systems, hearing, sight and smell.
• Report any deviation from standard Malting practice or product parameters to supervisors.
• Perform all product transfers including steeping, loading of kilns, unloading of kilns, unloading of germination vessels.
• Tends or operates machines or equipment on associated with the malting process.
• Performs all required plant sanitation activities.
• Monitors, coordinates and expedites flow of materials within production area.
• Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunctions and where capable assists in repair.
• Maintains product workflow records.
• Inspects in process material to verify it is within established specification. 
• Non-routine tasks are varied and usually are assigned on a day-to-day basis or as required if a problem exists.  The primary non-routine tasks include shoveling, washing or other grain transfer as necessary during breakdowns for emergencies
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience: 2yr Technical School or equivalent experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. 
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.