Packaging Machine Operator
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Posted on:
25-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Category:
Manufacturing/OperationsJob Family:
Plant ProductionWork Shift:
Job Description:
We are looking for 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 utilization of packaging 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 $26.79 per hour ($25.29 plus $1.50 per hour certification pay) based on experience. Earning potential exceeds $85000 annually.
Shift premium of $0.50 per hour for working on second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift.
$2000 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 1 (medical dental vision and life insurance)
401k Match: $ for $ on first 6% (After 90 days)
Paid Vacation and Holidays:
Health and wellness programs available (includes an HSA with company contributions of up to $1200 based on medical plan elections and screening)
Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Sick Leave
Job Duties:
Machine set up and operate cream cheese packaging machines and various code dating equipment
Review and follow posted production schedule and monitor for possible changes
Provide a detailed pass down to oncoming relief
Operate machines to meet production standards
Know and demonstrate all Safe Work SOPs related to position
Monitor product and packaging for quality requirements by visual examination weight checks and examination of packaging components.
Complete all paperwork associated with production rates weight checks and downtime. This requires a knowledge of basic math including % and decimal placement
Disassemble clean sanitize reassemble packaging equipment and documentation as required
Must be able to work safely and in a team environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
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 that includes up to an 6 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5000-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
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is 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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About Company
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 8,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essenti ... View more
