Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator-Monday through Friday days
Job Description Do you have manufacturing experience and know how to drive a forklift? Ocean Spray is hiring Machine Operators for a Monday to Friday day shift at our Wisconsin Rapids Production Plant—this is more than just a job; it’s a chance to build a real career. You’ll start at $23.83/hour. This is a full‑time, year‑round position. You’ll work indoors in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment making Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Craisins) with a team that values growth and stability.

What You’ll DoAs a Machine Operator, your responsibilities will include:

Drum Filling & Packaging Prepare drums and totes for filling (install liners, remove lids, etc.)Operate filling equipment using touch screen controls

Fill drums with juice or concentrate accurately

Seal, label, and secure finished products

Move finished drums to storage using a forklift and high lift.

Production Support Transfer juice and concentrate between tanks, drums, and tankers

Assist with blending and testing concentrate as needed

Load and unload tanker trucks

Monitor and record production data Equipment & Process Operations Set up and operate conveyor systems

Ensure filling equipment is properly connected and functioning

Enter data into systems and maintain accurate production records

Sanitation & Safety Perform daily cleaning (CIP – Clean in Place) of equipment and work areas

Support plant-wide sanitation activities during downtime

Follow all safety procedures and food safety (GMP) standards

What We’re Looking For Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures

Comfortable working with equipment and technology (touch screens, data entry)
Strong attention to detail and safety

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime when needed

Basic Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred

Ability to obtain forklift and high-lift certifications (training provided)
Ability to follow safety programs and guidelines

Schedule

Typically Monday–Friday during standard operations

May require overtime or schedule adjustments to support production needs

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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