Operator

OPERATOR

Location: Calgary, AB

About The Company
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
The successful candidate will be required to perform operational and sanitation duties in any one of our Malting Plant, Grain handling operations, and Packaging Facility.

• Operation of processing facility using automated process controls
• Manual washing using high pressure wash hoses and various chemical sanitizing agents
• Loading and unloading of grain from railcars (work from heights)
• Vacuuming, sweeping and/or shoveling of grain
• Operating varying mobile equipment (Zoom-boom, Rail king, Fork-lift)
• Performing minor repairs and troubleshooting activities
• Monitoring and auditing the quality of the products being produced
• Order fulfillment
• Loading and unloading orders and supplies
• General sanitation as required
• Adhering to all safety rules and regulations at all times

Skills & Abilities

• Previous experience in grain handling, grain operations, food processing, or manufacturing considered an asset
• Bagging line experience is an asset
• Manufacturing experience is an asset
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Warehouse Management or Inventory Control software system experience preferred
• Ability to comfortably lift and carry 55lbs multiple times per day, at distances of up to 100ft.
• Previous experience in the safety and securement of rail cars
• High degree of mechanical aptitude
• Previous safety training an asset
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Ability to work alone or in a group
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude and self-starter

Education & Experience

• High school diploma. Preference will be given to those applicants with post-secondary education.

Work Environment

• On-the-job training provided upon hiring.
• Safety training provided upon hiring.
• Personal Protective Equipment required in all work environments.
• Shift work required.
• Some positions require outdoor work.
• Indoor work environments can vary between wet, dusty, cold, hot, and high noise conditions.
• Work around automated equipment.

Compensation
$30.47 per hour, $27.89 during the probation period.