Production Resource Entry Level Nights (4pm to 4am)

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries is hiring an entry-level Production Resources Technician for the Tomah Plant on a 12-hour night shift (4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.). The role starts at $23.29/hour plus a $1.25/hour night shift differential, with full-time year-round employment and opportunities to advance.

Training is provided, with potential transition to day shift as openings arise. You will work indoors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment making Cranberries (Craisins) with a team that values growth and

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple notes or messages.
• Ability to present information clearly in small groups or one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping and support line operations as assigned.
• Assist Line Operators and in batch processing in a 12-hour shift.
• Support lab testing and rework/repack activities as needed.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring Entry‑Level Production Resources Technicians for night shift at our Tomah Production Plant—this is more than just a job; it’s a chance to build a real career. You’ll start at $23.29/hour plus a $1.25/hour night shift differential, with training and opportunities to move into higher‑paying roles and potentially transition to day shift as openings come up. This is a full‑time, year‑round position on a 12‑hour 2‑2‑3 schedule (4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.), which means you get Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week. You’ll work indoors in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment making Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Craisins) with a team that values growth and stability.

Why work for Ocean Spray

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a variety of health and wellness programs

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• Fertility benefits
• Transgender benefits
• 1:1 health coaching and more

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Quarterly Pay for Performance bonus (average 3 to 5% of earnings)
• Annual Safety Shoe Allotment
• Paid Time Off
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Employee appreciation events
• Charitable giving
• Full time – Year-Round Employment

Position Overview

Production Resource, our entry level position, may be scheduled to work in any location in the plant based on qualifications and responsibilities change daily as staffing needs vary. Some responsibilities may include general housekeeping, support to Line Operators, assisting in the BDR, working in the Lab testing product, batching, unloading sugar trucks, helping the bulk line, working in the refinement area, stacking product, and assisting in rework/repack operations. This position will also require the personnel to be flexible and able to embrace schedule changes as manufacturing needs change often.

What We’re Looking For?

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to adhere to all Plant Safety, GMP’s and Operating guidelines and rules.
• Ability to perform responsibilities for a 12-hour shift and assist on other shifts as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

The Plant Is Located At

28171 Essex Ave
Tomah, WI 54660

Our Purpose

Whatever your title, whatever your role – it all comes back to this: we’re a farmer‑owned cooperative where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. We champion cranberries and support the farmers who grow them.

We value not just what we do, but how we do it. For the second year in a row, Deloitte has named Ocean Spray one of the U.S. Best Managed Private Companies based on the criteria of strategy, execution, financials, and culture. Here’s to rolling up our sleeves to get the job done.

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.