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Machine Operator

Schreiber Foods
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Machine Operations

Work Shift:

Red (United States of America)

Job Description:

Position Description:

This position is responsible for the operation, management and problem-solving efforts in a team environment for the processing of CCFM. Responsibilities include maintaining the plant in accordance with Food Safety guidelines; forming boxes for packaging final product; maintaining warehouse by company and food safe standards; operate pallet jacks; manufacture, maintain, and process bulk culture; and conduct ultrafiltration and evaporation system. This position requires is a 12-hour shifts and includes one scheduled weekend day, and the shift pattern follows a 36/48 bi-weekly rotation.

During a 12-hour shift a production operator is responsible for performing the following task:

Sanitation – Operator is responsible for maintaining the plant in accordance to RGB’s Food Safety guidelines and the Plant SHINE Audit.

Operation of the Ultrafiltration System - Operator is responsible for maintaining & processing standardized milk via the ultrafiltration system.

Operation of Bulk Culture System- Operator is responsible for maintaining and processing primary starter, adjunct, and slurry product.

Operation of Evaporation System - Operator is responsible for maintaining & processing Retentate via the evaporation system to produce a final product.

Forming Packaging Box and Packaging final product - Operator is responsible for forming an octagon box and packaging the final product.

Warehousing - Operator is responsible for maintaining the warehouse in accordance to RGB’s Food Safety guidelines and the Plant SHINE Audit.

Powered Industrial Lifts - Operator is responsible for operating battery operated pallet jacks.

Breddo Operation – Operator is responsible for re-working out-of-spec CCFM and melting of butter and cream cheese.

In addition, partners are expected to work with leaders and fellow partners to ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety. Understand and execute standard operating procedures relative to position. Perform all PCP and CCP checks required for position. Follow reaction plan for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement outages and by contacting TA/TL. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper operation and product. Record accurate data on production reports.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate must read and understand written SOP’s and follow standards. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, and writing. As part of our hiring process, candidates will participate in an assessment designed to measure problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Must be able to work 12-hour night shifts and work extra hours of overtime as needed basis.

Preferred Requirements:

The successful candidate is preferred to have at least one year experience in a manufacturing environment, PC experience, demonstrated problem-solving skills, ability to work well on a team and effective verbal and written skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 40 – 50 pounds at waist level and push 525 pound barrels and load on barrel dollies

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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