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Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Schreiber Foods · Richland Center, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How much forklift experience do you have, and what kinds of trucks have you driven?

What they are checking: Their real experience level, which affects training time and starting pay.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake on the job and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they report damage or errors honestly, which matters for safety and trust.

How have you kept a good attendance record in past jobs?

What they are checking: Their reliability, since trucks have to be loaded on time for customers.

What would you do

You notice the pallet count on the order does not match what is on the floor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and fix the problem instead of shipping a wrong order to a customer.

A coworker is walking in a forklift lane without paying attention. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put people's safety first and speak up.

Overtime and weekends are possible. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the schedule demands the posting mentions.

How do you stay safe and accurate when you are being pushed to load faster?

What they are checking: Whether they keep safety and accuracy under pressure instead of rushing.

About the work

What checks do you do on a forklift before you start a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they do pre-shift inspections, which OSHA requires and which prevent accidents.

Walk me through how you would pick an order and load it on a trailer correctly.

What they are checking: Their understanding of order accuracy, stacking and trailer safety like wheel chocks or dock locks.

What does good manufacturing practice mean when you are handling food products in a warehouse?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that clean, careful handling protects food safety.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

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 $28.73 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 $28.73 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: Eligible partners will receive: • Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year. • Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals. • Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one. • Childcare costs . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters. • Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. • Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber. • Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one. • Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time. • Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the Job Alerts button in the upper-right corner to create a job alert.

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