Operator-2nd Shift
- Manitowoc, WI, United States
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- 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.
HOURS
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:
Health Insurance
- 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):
- Current Bi-Weekly Cost: Single $60 / Limited Family (Employee + Spouse OR Employee + Child(ren): $90 / Family: $104
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)
LIFE INSURANCE
- Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
- $25,000 Life Insurance (Term)
- $25,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit
VACATION
- 1 week (prorated in your 1st year)
- 2 weeks after 2 years of service
- 3 weeks after 7 years of service
- 4 weeks after 12 years of service
- 5 weeks after 18 years of service
HOLIDAYS
- 8 full paid holidays / 2 (half-day) paid holidays (Includes 1 personal paid holidays)
401(K) PLAN
- 100% match of the first 3 % / 50% match of the next 2%
- Pre-tax or Roth contributions
- Eligible the start of the quarter after 2 months of employment
PROFIT SHARING PLAN
- 5% Profit Sharing contributed to 401(K) plan
This is intended to be an overview of the benefit programs offered by Briess Industries, Inc. The benefit programs may be altered at any time at the sole discretion of Briess Industries, Inc.
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Skills
- Malting process
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Troubleshoot
- Inspection
- Lockout/tagout
- Regulatory compliance
- Confined space
- Housekeeping
- Personal protective equipment
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Statistical quality control
- Sanitation
- Good manufacturing practices
- SQF
- HACCP
- PLC