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Production Processing Operator

Schreiber Foods · Richland Center, WI · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about a time you monitored equipment closely and caught a problem early.

What they are checking: Whether they pay steady attention to gauges and readings rather than just watching the clock.

Tell me about a job where your attendance really mattered to the team.

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a processing operator missing a shift can stop the whole plant.

How do you handle shift handoffs so the next operator knows what's going on?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly so problems don't get lost between shifts.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they own and report mistakes, which is critical when the mistake could affect food safety.

What would you do

The pasteurizer chart shows a temperature dip. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to divert or hold product and alert quality instead of letting it continue.

You're asked to fill in on a general labor job in another area for the day. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and team-minded when the plant needs them elsewhere.

About the work

What do you know about how a homogenizer and pasteurizer work in yogurt production?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic process understanding or the curiosity to learn the equipment that controls food safety.

Why is it so important to hold the right temperature and time during pasteurization?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pasteurization is what kills harmful bacteria, so mistakes can make people sick.

How do you keep accurate records when you're running a process and doing checks at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they see processing records as legal food safety records that have to be right.

What PPE and safety steps would you expect around hot water, steam and chemicals?

What they are checking: Whether they respect burn and chemical hazards in a processing room.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Machine Operations Work Shift: Job Description: Childcare Assistance: Get up to $5,000 annually to assist with the cost of childcare $2000 SIGN ON BONUS Earn up to $32.40 per hour (Depending 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 • As a Processing Operator, you’ll play an important role in making our high quality yogurt products. This includes operating the Homogenizer and Pasteurizer as well as monitoring the equipment and performing many different quality checks to make sure we’re meeting customer requirements. • 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. • You may be asked to work in other general labor positions in the plant, as needed. • 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: • Up to $30.47 per hour and $2000 sign on bonus! • PAID TIME OFF at 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) • Wellness Benefits • Paid Holidays Minimum Requirements • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout shift • Excellent communication skills • Weekend/overtime and/or holiday work is required Schedule/Shifts • 3rd Shift: 10PM – 6:00AM • 12 Hour Nights: 6PM - 6:00AM 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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