Briess Team Opportunity Since 1876, Briess Industries has been a proud, family-owned leader in malted barley and natural specialty food ingredients. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and genuine care for the people who make our success possible. If you're ready for a stable career, hands-on work, and a place that invests in your success — this is your opportunity. We're growing — and we're looking for motivated individuals to join our 1st Shift Production Team in Chilton, WI. If you bring a positive attitude, we'll provide all the training you need to build a rewarding, long-term career with us.
What You'll Do:
As a Facility Operator, you'll be part of several key areas of our manufacturing process:
- Operate brewing, evaporating, or drying equipment
- Weigh, measure, mix, and pack food ingredients following specific formulas
- Operate forklifts to move product between warehouse and production areas
- Load/unload bulk products and transfer materials between facilities
- Take product samples and perform basic lab testing
- Complete production, inventory, receiving, and sanitation records
- Perform sanitation tasks and light maintenance
- Monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make minor adjustments
- Follow work orders and standard operating procedures
- Participate in team meetings and support safety, quality, and GMP standards
If you're hands-on, detail-oriented, and like staying busy, you'll thrive here. No experience? No problem. We will train the right individual!
Pay & Schedule
Starting Wage: $25.50/hour
Hours:
8:00am to 4:00pm Week on Week Off Schedule: Work 72 hours in a 2 week period, get paid for 84 hours (work 8 days, get 6 days off in a two week period).Your Benefits Briess offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package, including: Health Insurance Effective the 1st of the month after 60 daysPPO plan with low deductibles: $250 single / $500 family Weekly cost: Single $30
- Limited Family $45
- Family $52 Dental & Vision Insurance
Both included with medical — no extra weekly premium!
Dental Details: a $25/a year deductible% Basic / 50% Major / Orthodontics (up to age 19)
Vision Details: In-Network Coverage includes $0 Exam / $130 Allowance for Frames / $0 Lenses / $120 Allowance for Contact Lenses
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Medical FSA up to $3,400 / Dependent Care up to $7,500$450 company contribution after 1 year
Short-Term Disability$500 per week for up to 26 weeks
Life Insurance$25,000 life + $25,000 AD&DPaid Time Off1 week vacation in first year (prorated)
Additional weeks at 2, 7, 12, and 18 years10 paid holidays, total (includes 1 personal day)
Retirement Programs 401(k): 100% match on first 3% + 50% match on next 2%Eligible first quarter after 2 months
Profit Sharing: 5% contribution into your 401(k)
Eligible to earn first quarter after 1 year of service
Grow With UsWe're proud of our history, but even more excited about our future — and we want you to be part of it. If you're dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn, you'll find a long-term
today and join the Briess Team!
