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Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Schreiber Foods
Richland, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026
Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Machine Operations, Plant Production

Work Shift:

Job Description:

CURRENTLY OFFERING $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Get childcare assistance. Get up to $5,000 annually to assist with the cost of childcare

Earn up to $27.11 per hour starting wage!

(Dependent On Shift And Experience)

Our passionate employees (we call ourselves “partners”) are feeding the world, and we’re looking for exceptional people to join our production team at our Richland Center, WI plants.

Responsibilities:

The purpose of the forklift operator/material handler position is to use a forklift to select product based on customer orders and load the order on trailers for transport to customers.

  • The safety of our food and our partners are our No. 1 priority. That’s why you’ll be expected to follow good manufacturing practices and housekeeping guidelines, wear designated personal protective equipment (such as gloves, hard hat, etc.) and meet OSHA safety requirements.
  • Overtime and weekend work is possible for full-time positions. We also need you to arrive on time to work and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.

Why Schreiber?

  • Here are some reasons to join our team:
  • We own our company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • We are a global leader in dairy innovation
  • We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits
  • We provide opportunities to advance and grow with us

Benefits:

  • Earn up to $27.11 per hour Starting Wage! (based on shift and experience)
  • PAID TIME OFF as of date of hire!
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance effective on first day of employment
  • 8% 401(K) Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Get childcare assistance. Get up to $5,000 annually to assist with the cost of childcare!
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Paid Holidays

Minimum Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout shift
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Weekend/overtime work is required on a rotating basis

Schedule/Shifts

  • 12 hour Day Shift (6AM - 630PM)
  • 12 hour Night Shift (6PM - 6:30AM)

Eligible partners will receive:

  • 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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