The Processor is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned processing equipment to ensure production demands are met, product shrink is minimized and product quality requirements are maintained.
This position will start off on 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, weekends and overtime as needed. Effective January 4, 2026, this will move to 6pm-6:30am with a 2-2-3 rotation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and follow production schedule; adjusting as needed to avoid downtime on production floor.
- Plan and schedule fluid transfers and raw lines CIP with Filler Operators and Blenders.
- Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area; ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.
- Accurately complete all necessary documentation including batch record entries, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.
- Consistently meet production needs and goals; making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting of all blending equipment and processes, contacting maintenance as needed.
- Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
- Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
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 Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of products and the dairy industry preferred.
Certification/Licensure Required:
- Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
- Obtain Better Process Control School Certification required post-hire.
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 management and colleagues.
- 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.
- Able to provide current, direct, complete, and “actionable” feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action related to training.
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
- A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 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
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
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.