Material Handler

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries in Wisconsin is seeking a dependable forklift operator to support our processing plant operations. You will load/unload trailers, move materials with sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure accurate inventory and documentation.

This role requires adherence to GMP and sanitation SOPs, use of PPE, and careful handling of goods. You will also work with WMS/ERP systems to track inbound and outbound shipments and stock essential equipment like palletizers.

Qualifications

• Experience using sit-down forklift and pallet jacks.
• Adhere to GMP and sanitation SOPs.
• Accurate record keeping and data entry.
• Follow security procedures for inbound and outbound shipments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using sit-down forklift and pallet jacks.
• Supply plant areas with materials like sugar, ingredients, cardboard, labels.
• Keep palletizer and pallet wrapper stocked and monitored.
• Operate forklift to load and retrieve material in storage racks.
• Use WMS/ERP to process inbound and outbound shipments.
• Follow safety guidelines, PPE requirements and SOPs for the work area.
• Ensure accuracy in all record keeping and data entry.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Data entry accuracy

Documentation accuracy

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

• Employees in this position will adhere to all safety guidelines, policies and procedures including the use of required PPE for their work area and assigned tasks.
• Load and unload trailers using sit-down forklift and pallet jacks.
• Follow truck security seal procedures on inbound, outbound and staged trailers to ensure compliance with Food Quality and security rules and regulations.
• Supply the areas of the Processing Plant with materials such as: sugar, ingredients, cardboard, and labels.
• Keep the automated palletizer and pallet wrapper stocked with material and monitor their operation.
• Operates forklift to load and retrieve material in storage racks.
• Use WMS and/or ERP systems to accurately process inbound and outbound shipments
• Responsible for knowing and following Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures as applicable in various work areas.
• Ensure accuracy in all record keeping, data entry and documentation

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike - we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.

• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.

• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other

• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

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.

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