Operator

Join the Briess Team

Since 1876, Briess Industries has been a proud, family-owned leader in malted barley and natural specialty food ingredients. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and genuine care for the people who make our success possible. If you're ready for a stable career, hands-on work, and a place that invests in your success - this is your opportunity.

We're growing - and we're looking for motivated individuals to join our 2nd Shift Team in Manitowoc, WI. If you bring a positive attitude, we'll provide all the training you need to build a rewarding, long-term career with us.

* What You'll Do

As an Malthouse Operator you will oversee the production process executing steeping, germination, and kilning operations. Every shift brings something different! You will:

Monitor and manage the steeping process to ensure progress aligns with the established steep schedule, including loading barley into tanks and transferring steeped barley to the appropriate bed.

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas, including tanks, floors, screw conveyors, and the steep overflow basin, in accordance with plant sanitation standards.

Monitor germinating barley by controlling bed temperature and moisture levels, and operate the germination turning machine as required.

Supply green malt to roasters and dextrinizing tanks, including shoveling and sweeping remaining grain and preparing compartments for washing.

Load, monitor, control, and document the kilning process, which may include dropping kiln decks, cleaning equipment, and transferring finished product to the elevator. Inspect and clean the leg magnet daily during kiln transfers.

Monitor the fire suppression system, including daily checks of dry valve sprinkler system air pressure, and demonstrate full understanding of alarms and required responses for emergencies or false alarms.

Perform basic maintenance tasks to support the continuous operation of the production process.

Complete and document all assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and inspection tasks.

Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support efficient plant operations and meet customer requirements.

If you enjoy working with equipment, problem-solving, and being part of a reliable, hardworking team-this role is for you.

Pay & Schedule

Starting Wage: $25.50/hour

Shift Premium: +$1.00/hour for 2nd Shift

Hours:

Rotating schedule (to include weekends)

3:00pm-11:00pm

Your Benefits

Briess offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health Insurance

Effective the 1st of the month after 60 days

PPO plan with low deductibles: $250 single / $500 family

Weekly cost: Single $30 • Limited Family $45 • Family $52

Dental & Vision Insurance

Both included with medical - no extra weekly premium!

Dental Details: a $25/a year deductible% Basic / 50% Major / Orthodontics (up to age 19)

Vision Details: In-Network Coverage includes $0 Exam / $130 Allowance for Frames / $0 Lenses / $120 Allowance for Contact Lenses

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Medical FSA up to $3,400 / Dependent Care up to $7,500

$450 company contribution after 1 year

Short-Term Disability

$500 per week for up to 26 weeks

Life Insurance

$25,000 life + $25,000 AD&D

Paid Time Off

1 week vacation in first year (prorated)

Additional weeks at 2, 7, 12, and 18 years

10 paid holidays, total (includes 1 personal day)

Retirement Programs

401(k):

100% match on first 3% + 50% match on next 2%

Eligible first quarter after 2 months

Profit Sharing:

5% contribution into your 401(k)

Eligible to earn first quarter after 1 year of service

Grow With Us

We're proud of our history, but even more excited about our future - and we want you to be part of it. If you're dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn, you'll find a long-term home at Briess.