Blender Operator

Schreiber Foods; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP from day one

8% 401(k) ESOP contribution

Paid time off starting day one

Childcare support up to $5,000/year

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits from day one

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking an operator for a 6am-6:30pm shift on a 2-2-3 rotation in our Beloit, Wisconsin dairy facility. The role involves loading ingredients into blenders, maintaining equipment, and ensuring clean, safe workspaces in alignment with 5S standards.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a food manufacturing environment, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Certification in forklift, pallet jack, and LOTO is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test.

Responsibilities

• Verify label information and load ingredients into the blender following batch records.
• Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, and work area to ensure good housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Maintain separation of materials and equipment by food allergens.
• Meet production needs and goals while minimizing shrink and downtime.
• Troubleshoot blending equipment; contact maintenance as needed.
• Complete batch entry logs and related paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Mathematical basics

Written forms/compliance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certification

Job description

Job Description

This is a 6am-6:30pm schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. A Crew

Job Category

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family

Machine Operations

Work Shift

This is a 6am-6:30pm schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. A Crew

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify label information and load ingredient into the blender in the order specified in the batch record.
• Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.
• Maintain appropriate separation of materials and equipment by food allergens.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of all blending equipment and processes; contacting Maintenance as needed.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and transactions in a timely manner including batch entry logs, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Certification / Licensure Required

• Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified
• Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test

Skills Required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math skills plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications required to perform the job safely and effectively.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.