Production Operator

Due to Expansion and continued growth of our malting facility in Manitowoc WI, we are currently searching for individuals to operate food processing equipment such as roasting, packaging, and various equipment utilized in the malting process.

Positions will be rotating and will include weekend work. Example: During a 6 week period, individuals will be scheduled for 4 weeks on 1st shift, 1 week on 2nd, and 1 week on 3rd shift.

Starting salary of $20.35/hr (+$.35 shift premium). Progressive increases at 6 and 12 months to $22.35/hr (+$.35 shift premium). Weekend work is compensated at 1.5 pay.

Job Duties Include:

• Weigh, measure, mix and pack material in accordance with formulas as required.
• Operate fork lift to move product between warehouse inventories and manufacturing cells.
• Load/unload bulk products and transfer product to/from storage at other plants with tractor and or truck (as applies).
• Operate processing equipment in multiple areas as needed,either singly or in sequence in accordance with prescribed procedures and instructions to meet product specifications and standards.
• Product sampling and specified lab analysis as it pertains to a given operation.
• Fill out production, inventory, receiving and sanitation records.
• Perform sanitation activities as needed
• Perform light maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and diagnose operating problems and make adjustments or minor repairs to meet final specifications.
• Read, understand and follow work orders when doing all of the above.
• Actively participate in staff meetings.
• Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations.
• Support manufacturing, customer service and sales as required.

Job Requirements

Experience in food plant sanitation and GMP are preferable. Forklift certification desired. Ability to lift 50lbs. Conformance with Good Manufacturing Practices as specified by plant policies.

We are willing to train the right individual with a positive attitude.

Company Benefits:

HEALTH INSURANCE

* Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment

* $250 Deductible (Single) / $500 Deductible (Family)

* PPO Plan (Anthem BlueCross BlueShield)

* 80%-20% in PPO / 60%-40% out of PPO

* Prescription Drugs (Retail): Prescription Drugs (Mail Order-90 Day):

Tier 1 $10 Tier 1 $25.00

Tier 2 $35 Tier 2 $87.50

Tier 3 $60 Tier 3 $150.00

* Current Weekly Cost: Single: $30 (or) Family: $45

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 $2,650 per calendar year

* Amount Allowed for Dependent Care $5,000 per calendar year

* Up to $500 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

* $300 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 30 days 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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