Machine Operator Nights (4pm to 4am) $2000 sign on bonus

Ocean Spray•Tomah, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ocean Spray is hiring Machine Operators for night shift at their Tomah Production Plant. This is a full-time, year-round position on a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule (4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.), offering every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. The role involves working indoors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment making Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Craisins) with a team that values growth and stability. The position offers training and opportunities for advancement into higher-paying roles and potential transition to day shift.

Requirements

Ability to be or become Forklift Certified.
Ability to lift up to 48 lbs on occasion.
Ability to stand, perform, and maneuver around a plant and production line during an eight- or 12-hour shift (e.g., walking, lifting, climbing, bending, stretching and reaching, squatting, crawling under conveyors, using ladders, vision, hearing, and may require long periods of standing and frenzied activity).
Ability to wear and work using fall and other protection equipment (e.g., Safety glasses with side shields, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, hairnets, rubber shoes, aprons or coveralls, smocks, gloves, and face shields).
Ability to function as a team member and contribute to team goals.
Advanced computer skills and navigate controls screens.
Knowledge/compliance of the Plant’s good manufacturing practices.
Remain updated with the Plant’s standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures.
Adhere to the Plant’s Lock-Out, Tag-Out, Try-Out (Lock-Out, Tag-Out, Try-Out) policy/procedures.
Consistently wear proper personal protective equipment.
Good personal hygiene.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, proficiency in reading, writing and math skills.
Must be able to accomplish changeovers.

Responsibilities

Maintains a constant flow of juice in appropriate directions.
Safely and competently operates and manages various machinery and equipment, completing any necessary and related paperwork and testing.
Manage inventory and enter into a database for yield calculation.
Load and unload tankers, assure proper chemicals are used, and complete necessary related testing and paperwork.
Perform equipment start-up and shutdown, as aligned with the facility's requirements (e.g. CIP/COP requirements using Lock-Out, Tag-Out, Try-Out).
Keeps area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Monitor operational parameters and records results hourly.
Perform general maintenance on machinery as needed.
Work within established quality procedures and standards to ensure food safety.
Comply with all aspects of the corresponding facility's safety policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by management personnel.
Support other teams as needed.

Benefits

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
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