Fermentation Operator – Food Production & Quality

Schreiber Foods; Castelo Branco; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Processing Operator to support manufacturing operations by safely operating and monitoring processing equipment to meet food safety, quality, and production standards.

You will follow standard operating procedures, perform quality checks, and maintain documentation while supporting changeovers and routine production activities. Prior manufacturing exposure is preferred, with willingness to work shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Follow written procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate processing equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to defined limits.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing equipment according to SOPs.
• Follow schedules and recipes to ensure product consistency.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Report equipment issues and deviations to maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the area.
• Assist with changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.
• Support changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and other routine production activities.
• Work collaboratively with other partners to maintain steady workflow and meet production goals.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and quality policies, including PPE, GMPs, PCPs, and CCPs as applicable.
• Participate in required training and certification activities.
• Complete other production‑related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Procedural compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Processing equipment

Job description

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Processing Operator to support manufacturing operations by safely operating and monitoring processing equipment to meet food safety, quality, and production standards.

You will follow standard operating procedures, perform quality checks, and maintain documentation while supporting changeovers and routine production activities. Prior manufacturing exposure is preferred, with willingness to work shifts as needed.