Operator- Pocatello

Operator
Pocatello, ID

Malteries Soufflet acquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world’s largest malting company with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through 41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers and distillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blended into some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craft brews.

Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our family of brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements at every touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our people and together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe, welcomed and have a sense of belonging.

Leverage Difference • Passion for Innovation • Be Accountable • Cultivate Agile Collaboration

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.
Ensure that all safety rules and procedures are understood and followed, 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 and 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.
Monitor 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 & ABILITIES
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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Highly physical position, including walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs in the plant environment; 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.

COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on the current collective bargaining agreement between the employer and the Union representing this role. Probationary starting rate: $22.44 per hour. Rate increases to $26.41 after the probationary period completed.

The company offered benefits include:
Vacation accrual of 40 hours per year in year one, prorated based on hire date.
10 paid holidays. Regular employees also receive an additional three (3) roving holidays.
The company paid basic life insurance following a probationary period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness subsidy
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Product discounts through our CMG Division and from various external vendors
401(k) plan following a probationary period.