Plant Operator

Job description

Our Company

Montana Craft Malt is far from ordinary. We do things a bit unconventionally by celebrating independent thinking and unfettered passion for the art and science of making unique, delicious craft malt. Together with growers, scientists, maltsters, brewers, distillers, and food makers, we tap into the incredible versatility of barley to create extraordinary works for edible and drinkable craftsmanship.

Summary

The Plant Operator will monitor all aspects of the operation through use of control systems. This person will maintain and operate machines and equipment and maintain product workflow records that will maximize safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all plant policies, safety policies and procedures (risk assessments, confined space permits, etc.). Our priority is safety.
• Observe and report deviations from standard practice or production parameters.
• Perform product transfers to and from steep, germination, and kiln.
• Perform all required plant sanitation activities.
• Daily inspection and analyzation of malt. Monitor the malting and roasting processes and make operational changes to ensure malt meets customer specifications.
• Use individual senses (sight, sound, smell, and touch) to inspect in-process material.
• Manage bagging system and inventory in warehouse.
• Participate in mandatory health/safety/company trainings.
• Communicate job knowledge and process changes with team members, department crew and management through various forms of daily communication (daily production meetings, email, shift handover meeting, action logs, work orders, etc.).
• Other facility duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Availability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and 8-12 hour rotating shifts if required.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, shovel grain, and use high pressure wash hoses.
• Ability to regularly lift/push/pull objects 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work inside of confined spaces, dusty environments, or hot/cold areas.
• Ability to routinely work around grain, dust, chaff, process water, and chlorine without allergies or aversions to these materials.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member, but also operates independently for extended periods.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift permit preferred.
• Production/food processing experience recommended.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Double time pay
• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teamwork: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Butte, MT 59750 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Butte, MT 59750 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Butte, MT 59750: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24