Material Handler

Ocean Spray; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray is hiring a Material Handler in Wisconsin Rapids to manage materials and inventory. You will load and unload trailers, stock automated palletizing equipment, and operate forklifts while maintaining GMP and safety standards. The role requires accurate data entry and adherence to food quality guidelines.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7am–3pm, with a $28.10/hour pay rate. Ideal candidates will have forklift certification, experience with WMS/ERP systems, and strong time management and

Qualifications

• Must pass Ocean Spray forklift certification.
• Experience operating sit-down forklift and pallet jacks.
• Proficient with WMS/ERP systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety guidelines, PPE procedures and GMP standards.
• Load/unload trailers using sit-down forklift and pallet jacks.
• Follow truck-seal procedures for inbound/outbound trailers to ensure security and compliance.
• Supply processing areas with materials (sugar, ingredients, cardboard, labels).
• Keep automated palletizer and pallet wrapper stocked and monitored.
• Operate forklift to load and retrieve materials from storage racks.
• Process inbound/outbound shipments in WMS/ERP and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Forklift certification

WMS

ERP systems

Reading instructions

Math skills

Communication

Time management

Driver’s license

Computer experience

Tools

WMS

ERP

Job description

The Material Handler role involves managing materials and inventory by supplying processing areas, loading and unloading trailers, and stocking automated palletizer and pallet wrapper equipment. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, adhering to safety and GMP standards, processing shipments using WMS/ERP systems, and maintaining accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with food quality and security guidelines. The Material Handler position pays $28.10 per hour and works a schedule Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm.

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and carry-out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Perform basic mathematical computation in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Possess a working knowledgeable of and adhere to the established Plant GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Previous sit-down forklift experience with the ability to pass Ocean Spray’s forklift certification program.
• Valid personal driver’s license.
• Computer experience (PC, RF handheld, printers etc.)
• Good communication and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

Who We Are

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.

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, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.