Dairy Processing Operator

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Machine Operations

We are looking for Dairy Processing Operators to join our team! At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese – that meet our customers’ needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide.

• Up to $28.50 per hour ($27.00 plus $1.50 per hour certification pay) based on experience. Earning potential exceeds $90,000 annually.
• Shift premium of $0.50 per hour for working on second shift and $1.00 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.

• 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.

• 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 $1,200 based on medical plan elections and screening)
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Leave

• Operate within our Process areas such as:
  Intake, Separator Room and Batching rooms.
• Operate cheese separators to remove whey from cheese mix producing uniform cream cheese within customer specifications.
• Use computer to calculate quantities of raw materials needed to batch cream cheese mix for following day’s separating.
• Operate pasteurizing equipment to produce mix based on these calculations.
• Take samples and test solids of cream cheese products in standardizing system and adjust, if needed, within customer product specifications.
• Complete all paperwork associated with equipment settings, products produced, and work performed.
• Perform CIP, COP, and various cleanup functions on tanks, transfer lines, pasteurizer, and vats, as needed.
• Other general duties as assigned by leadership.

• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely with minimal supervision
• Reliability
  - Attendance is an essential function
• Mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated, detail oriented individual who possesses a results-oriented mindset in a team environment
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension
• No degree is required

• Stand up to 12 hours per day
• Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds up to 4 times per hour
• Work in cold, hot or wet environment
• Ability to lift and reach shoulder height and above repetitively frequently

• A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 6 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-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 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.

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