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. Responsibilities will be to manufacture, maintain, and process bulk dairy ingredients utilizing filling machines in accordance with Food Safety guidelines. Cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining equipment to company standards, forming boxes and packaging final product, operate pallet jacks and other general labor duties as assigned.
Rate of Pay:Up to $24.93 per hour ($23.43 plus $1.50 per hour certification pay) based on experience. Earning potential exceeds $80,000 annually.
Shift premium of $0.50 per hour for working on second shift and $1.00 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.
- 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.
Health insurance available day 1 (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
401k Match: $ for $ on first 6% (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
Paid Sick Leave
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
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
- A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 6 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
- Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
- Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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What We Do
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, 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.
We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed.
At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards.
Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.
We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners.
We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
