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Materials Technician

Schreiber Foods · Beloit, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role covers warehouse work, ingredient kitting and tanker unloading. Which of those have you done before, and how?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience in the areas the job mixes together, or are clearly ready to learn them.

Tell me about a time you kept accurate records even when you were rushed.

What they are checking: Whether lot codes and paperwork stay right under pressure, which is what makes a recall traceable.

These are 12-hour shifts on a rotating crew, with nights for B and D crews. How have you handled long or overnight shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can be reliable and alert across the schedule this job requires.

Tell me about a time you jumped in to help a coworker on a different task.

What they are checking: Whether they work as part of a team that shifts people where they're needed.

What would you do

You notice an allergen ingredient stored next to a non-allergen in a way that looks risky. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on allergen control problems instead of assuming someone else will fix it.

The line needs product moved off fast and you also have a weigh-out due. How do you decide what to do first?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with the team and prioritize by what will stop production first.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd receive product and check it before putting it away with an RF scan gun.

What they are checking: Whether they verify lot, quantity and condition every time, which keeps inventory and traceability accurate.

How would you make sure you weigh out the right ingredient in the right amount from a batching sheet?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check ingredient identity and weights, since mistakes here end up in finished product.

What steps would you expect to follow when unloading a milk or ingredient tanker?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the safety and sanitation care that bulk liquid unloading requires.

Why do we rotate product FIFO, and what happens when it doesn't get done?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that skipping rotation leads to expired product and lost money.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations, Supply Chain Job Family: Machine Operations, Warehousing & Distribution Work Shift: Job Description: We are looking for partners to join our warehouse team! Join our partners stage ingredients for our finished product, unload tankers and help remove finished products from the line into our offsite warehouse before being sent out. Our warehouse team is growing and we are looking for the best to join us at Schreiber! A and C Crew: 6am-6:30pm B and D Crew: 6pm-6:30am 10% shift differential when working overnight hours, $2/hr when working weekends Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Warehouse Utility: • Receive product into the warehouse, check a lot, quantity, condition of the product. • Check product for damage or leakers • Review and check orders • Create pallet labels, and store product in proper storage locations using RF scan gun. • Rotate product FIFO • Update orders with all required information (Name, Shipping lane ) and mark off items once they have been picked. Make sure to use the correct license plate (LP) when picking orders • Accurately identify and record lot code, product, and other ingredient information. Kitter/Ingredient Prepper: • Weigh out ingredients for current and future production needs. • Accurately read batching sheets and prioritize weigh out needs according to the customer and internal specifications. • Identify different ingredients including differences in allergens and non-allergens. • Proper procedures utilizing the HIVE, including scanning all pallets, ingredients, and kitting rooms • Accurately identify and record lot code, product, and other ingredient information. • Using a forklift, retrieve product from the freezer or refrigerator, and bring to Blending as needed. Tanker Bay Utility: • Connect tanker trucks to unloading/receiving lines. • Maintain detailed logs of loading/unloading activities, including product type, volume, date and time. • Reporting any irregularities in milk quality, tanker issues, or potential sanitation problems. • Monitor flow rates and pressure gauges during transfer. • Accurately identify and record lot code, product, and other ingredient information. All positions maintain a high level of housekeeping and operating in a safe work environment. Partners also abide by all internal policies. This includes GMP, attendance, productivity, etc. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Good math skills a plus • Ability to work independently with limited supervision • Ability to use RF Scanner/scan gun • Ability to Safely operate material handling equipment, i.e. Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, etc. a plus • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization. • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications required to perform the job safely and effectively. • Able to lift up to 50+ lbs Education and/or Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification/Licensure: • Forklift certification (Sit Down, Stand Up, Pallet Jack) • Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test 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. 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. 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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