Crafting the future- Together

Summary:

The AP/AR Specialist is responsible for company AP/AR, sales and use tax for North America, and prepares various reports as requested by Accounting Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Prepare checks, including ACH transactions and wire payments, and backup documentation.
• Processing vendor invoices and making vendor payments.
• Monitoring the A/P aging report and ensuring timely reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Processing customer payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Coordinating the corporate credit card program.
• Reconciling travel expense reports and posting entries.
• Submitting state sales & use tax information and payments.
• Identifying accounting process improvements and implementing process changes.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Experience and working knowledge of an ERP system, preferably SAP
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Associate degree in general business with coursework in accounting
• 3 years of related experience in accounting
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as state and federal withholdings, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Ability to apply concepts of accounting and algebra

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Barley Lead Lab Technician performs work involving the training new techs and testing of the product to ensure it meets customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following.

Support and improve laboratory operations

• Perform duties of Laboratory Technicians as required to maintain operational status during vacations, absences, vacancies, and work load variances.
• Gather information, evaluate data, and support implementation of continuous improvement or laboratory expansion activities.
• Provide training and improve skills of Laboratory Technicians.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of operator aids and procedures.
• Provide support and guidance during upset conditions.
• Ensure traceability of barley and oversee barley database. Produce reports as needed.
• Perform inspections of barley producing and storage facilities in support of vendor qualification program.
• Fill in for the Laboratory Manager or Lead Laboratory Technician as needed.

Maintain Laboratory

• Identify malfunctions/ errors of operational equipment and instruments and perform corrective maintenance as required.
• Maintain consumable levels by monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering supplies.

Create a safe professional work environment

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with internal departments, customers, growers, drivers, and vendors.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety guidelines/ policies and act in a safety compliant manner.
• Report abnormal, unsafe, or operationally risky conditions in prompt and professional manner.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a science related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in a laboratory/ testing environment
• Able to read and interpret documents. English speaking required.
• Able to perform basic statistical analysis. Able to readily recognize mathematical errors.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• ERP/ data base experience; SAP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and multi-tasking skills. Has an ability to recognize variances in forms and verbiage.

The Lab Technician, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, performs work involving the testing of the product to ensure it meets customer requirements. The main responsibility includes conducting quality assurance tests to ensure malt meets the customer’s standards and requirements.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitieS:

• Performs laboratory research/tasks.
• Records observations, measurements, and reports results.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of laboratory and associated instrumentation and equipment.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Assess lab test result validity prior to reporting to manufacturing or customers.
• Verify and issue customer reports.
• Maintain and improve lab operations by assisting in the development of lab employees and coordinating the maintenance and purchase of lab equipment.
• Compare lab test results with expected outcomes to evaluate test result validity prior to reporting.
• Works every other weekend or as needed.
• Provide technical support to the sales function by preparing special samples and analytical information.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High Diploma required; Associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry is a plus.
• At least two years’ of experience as a laboratory technician in a food environment is preferred.
• SAP experience preferred
• Attention to detail

Protective Clothing Required:

The employee must wear safety glasses and appropriate heat, chemical or cut resistant gloves in the lab, depending on duties assigned. Safety shoes, safety glasses and a hard hat and a full face respirator are required if working in manufacturing areas.

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright), under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager, works as part of team and preforms a wide range of maintenance activities to maximize production flow, while following, best operating practices and safe work procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performing scheduled and reactive corrective maintenance on production equipment (i.e. primarily grain material handling equipment, large fans and pumps, conveyors etc.) and facility assets.
• Perform scheduled preventive & predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility assets
• Comply with OSHA requirements and follow all safety procedures for machine shutdown and activation.
• Perform facility maintenance needs on shiftwork and weekends.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Use CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Software) devices for assigned daily task management.

Previous experience or knowledge of:

• Power transmission, Lubrication. Mechanical Maintenance, Shop Machines, Tools & Equipment
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pumps, Piping and Valves
• Welding (Stainless & Carbon Steel), Rigging and Lifting operations

Qualification Requirements:

• High-school diploma or GED; Vocational Trade School trained Millwright (Preferred)
• 18 Months experience in an industrial setting or other Maintenance related activity.
• Medically fit to able to use a NIOSH approved Respirator.
• Pass physical ability exam with no restrictions for lifting or carrying up to one hundred pounds.
• Ability to work some weekends, holidays & overtime.
• Valid driver’s license.

Protective Clothing Required:

Employees must wear safety shoes, safety glasses, high visibility clothing and a hard hat while on duty, and when required task specific items (for example: hearing protection, full face respirator, and fall protection equipment).

Language Skills:

Have the ability to read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Reasoning Ability:

Have the ability to analyze benchmark standards in terms of quality and quantity. Have the ability to apply problem solving techniques to day to day operations. Have the ability to be trained on the job.

We offer competitive pay & benefit package, including medical, dental and prescription drug coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, education reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.

Malteurop requires a successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Manage all aspects of Malthouse and Elevator Operations including coverage for The Process Manager and the Elevator Supervisor positions.

MALTHOUSE OPERATIONAL DUTIES:

• Support all company initiatives, programs, and policies with a positive attitude.
• Enforce Plant Operating Rules and Regulations and Safety Rules.
• Work diligently and cooperatively with other employees to achieve all goals, targets and initiatives set forth by Management.
• Closely monitor malting process and act diligently to avoid any quality issues or production delays.
• Supervise malt production personnel, with overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of his/her unit.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Supervisor carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in all required training and education. Supervisor should develop his/her own Career Development Plan under the direction of Management and Human Resource Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing or production leadership.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce SOPs, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position, including repeated bending, stretching, walking, twisting and lifting.
• Ability to set and prioritize goals

The Production Operator under the direction of the Production Supervisor, executes the essential duties and responsibilities in accordance to the standard process requirements, best operating practices and safe work procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete sanitation items assigned by supervisor including steeping, germination and kilning vessels.
• Complete sanitation items on transferring equipment and conveyors.
• Chlorinate vessel assigned by supervisor.
• Periodic loading of 50 pound bags of sulfur into ovens.
• Complete assigned Preventive Maintenance items.
• Be safety orientated and have excellent attendance.

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to work on all shifts (Schedules are subject to change start/stop times as well as rotating schedules).
• Ability to work some weekends, holidays & overtime.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Pass a physical and Respirator Fit Test exams.

Protective Clothing Required:

The employee must wear safety shoes, safety glasses, high visibility clothing and a hard hat and a full face respirator when required.

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.

Bajo la dirección y supervisión del especialista en logística y transporte, el objetivo del asistente de transporte y logística es colaborar en la elaboración de los informes operativos diarios, tales como:

FUNCIONES Y RESPONSABILIDADES ESENCIALES:

• Recopilar la documentación final de los departamentos de Producción y Laboratorio de Calidad para los envíos de los clientes.

• Actualizar las hojas de cálculo y los registros internos del departamento.

• Colaborar en el seguimiento del calendario semanal de envíos con los clientes asistiendo a las reuniones semanales.

• Se le podrán asignar otras tareas.

• Es responsable de comprender su papel en la seguridad alimentaria y la calidad, de seguir las buenas prácticas de fabricación y de informar de cualquier posible problema relacionado con la seguridad alimentaria o la calidad.

REQUISITOS:

• Título de Bachillerato o formación profesional

• Excelentes habilidades organizativas y atención al detalle para mantener registros precisos y minimizar las discrepancias.

• Dominio de Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint y Word.

• Habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita eficaces, con capacidad para colaborar con equipos multifuncionales y presentar informes a la dirección.

• Dominio del inglés de al menos un 50 %.

Job Purpose:

The North American Regional Laboratory Manager, under the direction of the Quality Director, oversees and manages all aspects of the multiple barley and malt production laboratories. Consistent, timely, and accurate data is paramount to the successful operation of our production facilities; maintaining high-performing laboratory operations and teams are critical for our business overall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

LABORATORY OVERSIGHT (~35%):

• Direct oversight of 3 malt and 2 barley laboratories. This includes direct management and scheduling of up to 10 laboratory technicians.
• Coordination with 1 malt and 1 barley laboratories in Mexico. The Quality Supervisor in Mexico provides the direct management of up to 4 laboratory technicians.
• Ensuring accurate and reliable data at all times, utilizing resources such as daily ring samples, instrumentation standards, collaborative studies in a transparent documented fashion
• Ensuring all instrumentation at all locations is in good working order, necessary preventative maintenance scheduled, and calibrations current, verified, validated.
• Conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis when instrumentation or analytical deviations are noted
• Ensure analytical plan is implemented and followed across all sites
• Documentation Organization to keep all documents current and accessible

TEAM DEVELOPMENT (~35%):

• Ensure proper training and support for all Laboratory team members
  • Safety, Good Lab Practices, Food Safety, Company Policies along with tasks’ proficiency
• Provide consistent, productive feedback to team members individually and as a team
  • Includes documented mid-year and annual performance reviews
• Explore and provide developmental opportunities for the team to expand knowledge and skill sets
  • Includes examples such as barley grading, malting process, soft skills, leadership training

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION (20%):

• Development and routine internal stakeholder communication of Laboratory Key Performance Indicators
• Development and presentation of customer-facing information

PLANNING and INNOVATION (~10%)

• Development and execution of instrumentation and analytical capabilities, with considerations to customer and internal stakeholders, industry standards, cost evaluations
• Support R&D initiatives of all functions

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other science related field
• 10+ years in Laboratory roles, 7+ years in Manufacturing settings, 5+ of Laboratory Management
  • Previous multi-site experience an advantage
• Proven track record of successful team management
• Experience managing teams remotely
• Proven practical application of Statistical Process Controls
• Proven ability to work nimbly and adapt in a production environment
• Results-driven with excellent communication, analytical, and decision making skills
• Ability to prioritize, address, and mitigate any potential issues independently
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices
• Previous experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems
  • Previous implementation experience an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Programs
• Ability to travel Canada, USA, Mexico up to 35%
• Experience with ERP systems; preferably SAP
• Practical knowledge of barley biochemistry an advantage
• Customer facing communication experience an advantage
• Malting and/or brewing experience an advantage
• Living or willing to relocate to Great Falls, Montana (preferably), Winona Minesota, or Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

El técnico de mantenimiento le reporta al Supervisor de Mantenimiento para garantizar la óptima operación de los equipos industriales y edificios de la planta.

Es responsabilidad del Técnico de Mantenimiento:

• Cumplir con las normas de seguridad y las reglas de la industria en todo momento (LoTo, Espacios confinados, trabajo en alturas, etc.)
• Ayudar en la instalación de la ventilación, la refrigeración y otros sistemas, así como realizar reparaciones cuando sea necesario
• Inspeccionar sistemas de alarma (incendio, protección) y programar reparaciones cuando sea necesario
• Realizar trabajos generales de mantenimiento y otras tareas asignadas (pintura, soldadura, etc.)
• Revisión e interpretación de planos y dibujos técnicos.
• instalar o asistir de nuevos equipos de producción.
• Realización de tareas de servicio y mantenimiento de equipos.
• Verificar que toda la maquinaria de producción está en buen estado de funcionamiento y tomar acciones para mantenerla.
• Identificar y solucionar problemas y fallas mecánicas.
• Uso de herramientas manuales para realizar mantenimiento (Taladro, Pulidora, etc..).
• Realización de Rutinas periódicas de mantenimiento.
• Preparar, mantener y presentar informes detallados de mantenimiento.
• Cumplir con las instrucciones mencionadas en las órdenes de trabajo.
• Apoyo de Inventario de refacciones. (Tool Crib)
• Realizar Mantenimiento a edificios.
• Proponer mejoras a equipos y/o procesos para ser evaluadas y ejecutadas.
• Responsable de comprender su papel en la seguridad y calidad de los alimentos, seguir las buenas prácticas de manufactura e informar cualquier posible problema de calidad o seguridad de los alimentos.