Malthouse Operator - TEMP

Malteurop Job Board; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading malt processing company in Winnipeg is seeking a Malthouse Operator who will assist in daily operations at the malt-houses. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and mechanical or construction experience is preferred. This position requires teamwork, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of malthouse practices and methods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness to comply with safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform sanitation duties.
• Perform minor repairs in the production area.
• Troubleshoot pump and piping problems.
• Maintain cleanliness of the malt-houses and yard.
• Assist, lead or train others in the work.

Skills

Knowledge of malthouse practices

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Compliance with safety regulations

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Independent judgment and initiative

Effective working relationships

Physical stamina for various tasks

Ability to work shifts

Willingness to work weekends and holidays

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Electric tools

Job description

Reporting to the Malthouse Supervisor/ Process Manager, the Operator assists the daily operations in all stages of the process cycle for all malt-houses. The Malthouse Operator assists the Management team in the preparation of all materials, equipment, and tools required for each job, and works in close collaboration with other operators to ensure the production areas is organized.

Summarize Job Expectations:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates equipment and performs sanitation duties.
• Performs minor repairs in the production area.
• Performs maintenance work in a timely and efficiently manner.
• Trouble shoots pump and piping problems.
• Practices good housekeeping with daily upkeep of malt-houses and yard.
• Competently operates electric tools and related hand tools and equipment.
• Performs jobs from verbal instructions.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• May assist, lead and train, or instruct, others in the work.
• Wear, and participate in the ongoing training of, the required PPE for this position.
• Lead by example with integrity.
• Other tasks and special projects as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Specific Requirements/Experience:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the Malthouses.
• Able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness to comply with safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Ability to identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, follow instructions and provide feedback as required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Must be able to work in a physical environment that requires standing, walking, crawling, keeling, bending, and sitting.
• Ability to work on all shifts (Schedules are subject to change start/stop times as well as rotating schedules)
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays & overtime

Protective Clothing Required:

The employee must wear safety shoes, safety glasses and a hard hat and a full face respirator when working in manufacturing areas. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some type of mechanical experience or construction experience preferred.
• Some experience with power tools.
• Mechanical/ welding skills, an asset but it’s not needed
• Safety sensitive position – pre-employment testing required through a third party supplier