General Operator

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

401k match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. in West Bend is seeking entry level Machine Operators to join our team. You will operate a 30 lb. or 50 lb.

filler, weigh and seal boxes, and help package cream cheese for consumers worldwide. This role emphasizes reliability, safe operation of manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision, teamwork, basic math and reading skills. No degree is required, and you will receive on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance is required.
• Operate manufacturing equipment safely with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, detail orientated individual who possesses a results-oriented mindset.
• Works well in a team environment and has a proactive "can-do" mentality.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.
• No degree required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 30 lb. or 50 lb. filler and assist in weighing, sealing, and packing cream cheese.
• Maintain quality and pack products into cartons.
• Perform general sanitation and cleanup of packaging equipment.
• Train partners to fulfill similar roles.
• Take physical inventory and work safely in a team environment.

Skills

Reliability

Equipment safety

Self-motivated

Team player

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Education

No degree required

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Machine Operations Work Shift: Job Description: We are looking for Entry Level Machine Operators to join our team! At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese – that meet our customers’ needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide.

Job Duties

• Perform varied tasks in the packing of cream cheese to include: operating a 30 lb. or 50 lb. filler, making, weighing and sealing boxes, maintaining quality, packing various product into larger cartons, feeding or packing tubs or cups, lift truck pallets to cooler.
• Perform various clean-up functions of equipment used for packaging, processing, and sanitation as needed.
• Train partners to fulfill similar roles.
• Take physical inventory.
• Must be able to work safely and in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Perform other general labor tasks as assigned by leader.

Qualifications

• Reliability - Regular attendance is a requirement.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, detail orientated individual who possesses a results-oriented mindset.
• One who works well in a team environment and has a proactive "can-do" mentality.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.
• No degree required.

Salary & Benefits

Rate of Pay: Up to $26.80 per hour based on experience.

Shift premium of $1.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 per hour for third shift.

$2,000 sign on bonus, paid in the first year, based on good employment standing for 3rd shift full time positions.

Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift (6:00 am to 2:00 pm), 2nd Shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm), 3rd Shift (10:00 pm to 6:00 am).

Work week offers a guaranteed 40 hours. Mandatory overtime is expected and weekend work is likely. Overtime is paid on 8+ hours in a day, time and half paid on Saturday and double time paid on Sundays.

Full Benefits Package Available: Health insurance available day one (medical, dental, vision and life insurance).

401k Match: $ for $ on first 7% (After 90 days).

Paid Vacation and Holidays: Health and wellness programs available (includes an HSA with company contributions of up to $1,200 based on medical plan elections and screening).

Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program.

Qualifying positions offer: A 401(k) plan with a generous, above market Schreiber match. Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one. 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.

Company Overview

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Company Culture & Community

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.

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

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.