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Barley Elevator Operator

Date:  Aug 5, 2026
Location: 

Golden, CO, US

Requisition ID: 39500 

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Crafted Highlights:  

 

In the role of Barley Elevator Operator - Barley Operations, you will be part of the Barley Program Operations Team.  Your accountabilities are focused on the basic tasks at our barley elevators which include receiving & shipping barley grain as well as assisting with elevator & property housekeeping.  Barley grain creates dust when handled, and constant vigilance is required to keep Elevators clean and in top operating condition.  You would be based at one of our six regional barley elevator plants across Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana


Under the direction of the Elevator Supervisor, Barley Program, this person will unload trucks of barley as it is received from farmers, load rail cars with barley to meet the shipping schedule, and sweep and clean as required to meet facility housekeeping standards and requirements.  This position will assist the Supervisor and Specialist with equipment and property maintenance and other duties as required. An Operator's work is accomplished within a strong safety culture, adhering to safety programs and grain handling standards.

 

This role starts at an hourly rate of $19/hr.

 

What You’ll Be Brewing:

  • Housekeeping - Accountabilities include cleaning galleries, tunnels, and machine bays in order to keep facilities safe and in top operating condition. 
  • Clean surfaces and equipment using brushes and brooms to remove and collect dust.
  • Receiving - Barley is delivered to our locations by trucks.  The Operator will safely facilitate truck unloading. 
  • Open truck gates of various types and levels of automation.
  • Communicate with drivers and work to create a smooth unloading operation.
  • Prepare rail cars for loading, use scales and equipment to load target weights of barley, and close/seal cars prior to them being released to the carrier.
  • Safety and good operations practices require that barley handling equipment be inspected prior to use. 
  • Daily inspection and housekeeping checklists are used to track areas of the operation needing attention.

 

Key Ingredients:

  • High School degree or GED equivalent and at least 21 years old
  • Experience in agriculture or manufacturing preferred
  • Eager to learn and have a willingness to be coached and trained in safe work practices and operating procedures
  • Safety minded and work with team to maintain a safe working environment
  • Ability to look for solutions to challenging tasks
  • Team communication
  • You love a challenge. You complete tasks quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the facility priorities
  • You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic and exercise good judgment in developing and maintaining relationships within the business

 

Beverage Bonuses:  

  • We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
  • We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
  • Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
  • Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
  • Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
  • On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
  • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

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Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.