Schreiber Foods Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process involved meeting with each manager one-on-one, followed by a group session. Since it's for a supervisor role or higher, they use the STAR method. If you study and use that format, you should do well. Expect a lengthy process with 3-5 interview sessions, a plant tour, and lunch, totaling about 6-8 hours on-site.

The process took over a month and a half, it was very slow. Halfway through, I was told the salary we initially discussed would be lowered due to internal equity. In the very last interview, I was informed I was up against an internal candidate, and I realized then it was more of an exploratory interview to gauge external options rather than genuine interest. This likely explains the extended timeline. There wasn't really a preparation call, although an email was sent outlining the process, which was helpful, but typically the Recruiter would schedule a call to go over it. I actually missed the initial call by a few minutes due to a schedule change, and it would have been a good opportunity for the Recruiter to connect. I experienced interview fatigue from 4 hours of back-to-back interviews, with only a water and granola bar provided. I found it unusual not to be taken to lunch, especially since there's a cafeteria downstairs, which could have provided a break. It was intense, but the people were very nice, and I appreciated seeing diversity and long tenure among the leadership. I received a voicemail at 7 am PST stating I didn't get the role, almost two months after my time investment. This came after I waited nearly two weeks and followed up, having heard nothing. It was quite off-putting, though I still believe it's a great company with a flawed interview process and candidate experience. The salary reduction from 105K to 95K would have been a deal-breaker if an offer had been made. Additionally, they were unable to specify the company's contribution percentage towards benefits, which seemed odd. At times, the initial Recruiter went off on tangents during the interview, making it difficult to follow their version of the STAR method, which I found confusing. Overall, a great company and people, but a poor candidate experience, and I'm offering constructive criticism.

It was a LONG process, very in-depth but it was pleasant. There were three interviews that happened over the course of a month. The last interview was pretty intense, lasting four hours and I met with 7 different managers. They really care about the company and what they do, so they are very selective and careful about who they hire. They asked structured questions, but also gave us time to ask our own questions and have a discussion.

First, there was a video interview covering my work history and a general explanation of the role. Next, I had a phone interview with the hiring team at one of the company's plants. It was challenging to conduct the interview over the phone, and they surprisingly asked questions I had already answered in the video interview, even after I inquired if they had reviewed it. Be prepared, as they may not have any previous knowledge of your background. Additionally, there were many people on the call, making it difficult to engage with everyone individually. The process would have been much smoother if it had been conducted via video call.