Production - Production Operator

Great Western Malting; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Malting in Idaho is seeking an entry-level team member to learn the malting trade on day, swing, or night shifts in a full-time role. The position includes an initial probationary period of 1,040 working hours and provides hands-on training within a passionate malting team.

As a first step in a career in malting, you will work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, support safety initiatives, and grow your skills while contributing to operations in a highly physical plant environment.

Qualifications

• Read and perform basic math calculations at high school level.
• Be self-motivated with ownership of processes.
• Strong verbal communication within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and policies on site.
• Identify and report safety issues including near misses and accidents.
• Create an inclusive environment and encourage open communication.
• Promote continuous improvement and learning across teams.
• Mentor and coach others to share knowledge.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support customers and operations.

Skills

Reading & Math (HS level)

Self-motivated

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel (basic)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Expires Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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 is a full time, regular position with a probationary period of 1,040 working hours.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety procedures and policies of the organization and when visiting a customer or potential customer, or a vendor or potential vendor site.


• Proactively identify and report safety issues including near misses and accidents.


• Ensure the safety of our product and people while doing what is best to create the safest environment now and for the future.


• Create an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves, speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, and mistakes.


• Promote an inclusive environment and ensure all employees are safe from harassing and discriminating behaviour.


• Foster an environment that inspires and motivates others.


• Drive continuous improvement and encourage learning and development not just in what we do but how we do it.


• Express excitement and enthusiasm for your work.


• Actively share knowledge, mentor, and coach others.


• Develop relationships with internal partners and cross-functional teams that makes a positive difference in the lives of our customers (internal and external).


• Ensure work product is credible and adds value to the business.


• Create an environment where people feel comfortable identifying and rectifying mistakes. Take accountability for your own mistakes.


• Deliver outstanding work product and unsurpassed service that delivers premium value to our external and internal customers and mentor others to do the same.


• Effectively communicate in all interactions that demonstrates respect for others and encourages diversity.


• Maintain open and honest relationships, be a trusted resource.


• Follow through on commitments and keep promises.


• Adhere to and support company policies and procedures.


• Empower others with personal commitment to be responsible stewards of our company and our communities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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. TeamstersLocal 058.


• Highly physical position, including walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ladders 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.