Job description

About the Company

United Malt Group is an international, performance-driven malt supplier operating 18 strategically located malt production facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. We are the world’s fourth largest commercial malt producer supplying malt to brewers and distillers around the world from the largest of multinational organizations to the smallest craft brewers. We celebrate our people and we work together to deliver on what we promise. We’re focused on developing a skilled workforce and encouraging diversity of both people and thinking.

Safety - Passion - Quality - Integrity

POSITION SCOPE

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 position would begin as temporary, with the possibility to transition to a probationary role. A temporary operator is a 120-day temporary assignment to assist with vacation relief and production needs. A probationary operator must meet 1,040 working hours before regular, full time status is attained.

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.

· Ensuring that all safety rules and procedures are understood and followed by self and co-workers; 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 & 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.

· Monitoring 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 & EXPERIENCE

· 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Unionized environment. Teamsters Local 058.

· Highly physical position, including walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs in the plant environment including 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.

EDUCATION

• High school degree or GED is required. Some technical training is a plus.
• Drivers License preferred

COMPENSATION

Compensation is based on the current CBA. Starting rate is $24.00. Shift premiums may apply.

A competitive compensation and benefits package will be provided. Temporary employees are afforded pension contributions for compensable hours and paid holidays. For regular employees, we offer a generous benefits package including health and welfare insurance, EAP, paid holidays, paid time off, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) plan, pension plan (refer to local CBA), fitness subsidy and tuition reimbursement. Employees are eligible for product discounts through our CMG Homebrew Division, as well as discounts from various external vendors.

*Benefits package varies between US and Canada and is dependent on current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Work Location: In person

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