60 Producers Dairy Foods Processing Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Earn up to $30.96/hour within 24 months!

Looking for a steady, hands-on role in dairy production? This is your opportunity to build a long-term career with strong pay, outstanding benefits, and NO mandatory overtime.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $30.96/hour within 24 months
• Performance bonuses twice per year based on plant/company goals
• Two retirement plans + up to 15% company contribution in stock shares - a job you can truly retire from
• 401(k) with up to 8% company match (higher than 90% of U.S. companies)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - ownership in the company
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• $6,000+ in Lifestyle Benefits - childcare, gym memberships & HSA support
• Work-Life Balance: No mandatory overtime

What You'll Do:

As a Processing Operator, you'll help turn raw materials into high-quality cream cheese and yogurt products that meet customer demand. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the daily production of cream cheese and yogurt
• Receiving milk, operating HTST and other processing equipment, and batching flavored product as needed
• Helping ensure finished products are ready for packaging on the packaging floor
• Following good manufacturing practices, housekeeping standards, and food safety procedures
• Wearing required personal protective equipment and meeting OSHA safety requirements
• Supporting a clean, safe, and team-focused work environment

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures
• At least two years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds at waist level and work in hot or cold conditions
• Ability to operate an electronic pallet jack and stand-up forklift
• Commitment to safety, food quality, attendance, and teamwork

Additional Requirements:

• Pass the Wonderlic cognitive exam before the interview
• Pass a basic mechanical assessment at the time of the interview
• Pass a post-offer background check and drug screen
• Proficiency in reading and comprehension of the English language is required

Why This Role?

This is more than a job-it's a career path with growth, stability, and strong pay, all in a clean, team-focused environment where safety and food quality come first.

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 employerfunded 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.

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