General Operator

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 $26.80 per hour based on experience. • Shift premium of $1.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 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 one (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) • 401k Match: $ for $ on first 7% (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 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 with a generous, above market Schreiber match. • Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one. • 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 job alerts.