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General Operator

Schreiber Foods
West Bend, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
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. 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.

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 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

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

Who we are looking for:

  • 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

Qualifying positions offer:

  • 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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Salary : $80,000

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