Bin Repair Laborer

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries in Wisconsin is looking for a dedicated worker responsible for restoring wooden cranberry crates and safely operating tools for repairs. The role involves maintaining a clean work area, reporting any operational or safety issues, and performing forklift operations in support of harvest activities.

Candidates should be able to work overtime and ensure accurate logs for shipments. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the restoration of wooden cranberry crates.
• Safely operate tools including pneumatic stapler and nail gun.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report operational problems or safety issues to the Supervisor.
• Stage cranberry bin bottoms and sides for stacking.
• Attend work consistently and on time.
• Perform forklift operations including loading and unloading.
• Assist with harvest operations and maintenance.
• Remove snow physically and with equipment.
• Assist with loading trucks for waste disposal.
• Maintain accurate logs of shipments.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the restoration of wooden cranberry crates by removing defective wood and replacing with new wood components.
• Responsible for safe operation of tools used for the repair of bins; these include a pneumatic stapler, nail gun, hammer, pry bar, chisel, cutters and Sawzall.
• Accountable to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Advises the Supervisor or Lead Worker of any operational problems, equipment failure, or safety and quality issues.
• Stages cranberry bin bottoms and sides for stacking and/or repair.
• Required to attend work on a timely and consistent basis.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Perform forklift operations such as staging cranberry bins inside/outside the yard, loading and unloading bins from trucks, and transporting bin sides and bottoms into the plant for repair.
• Support Receiving Station’s harvest operations by assisting with harvest set-up, monitoring operational efficiency of assigned harvest equipment, and supporting routine maintenance, sanitation and end‑of‑year harvest cleanup.
• Remove snow physically where needed and by means of large equipment on sidewalks and driving surfaces.
• Assist with loading trucks to dispose of waste produced by the Process and Receiving operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs of inbound and outbound shipments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.