What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Ocean Spray?
Ocean Spray is Now Hiring Forklift Operators at the Middleboro facility. This 600,000 square foot processing plant has 3 production lines and can produce up to 80 million pounds per year of Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Craisins). This volume represents more than 30% of Ocean Spray's North American Sweetened Dried Cranberry volume and is operated with a workforce of approximately 200 team members. This position is a 12-hour rotating shift from 6pm-6am with rotating weekends off with a starting pay rate of $23.57 plus a shift differential. This role is year-round indoor work, with three 30-minute breaks throughout the shift.
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 names 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.
Why work for Ocean Spray ?
- Competitive Pay and Excellent benefits
- Monthly Pay for Performance bonus (up to 10% of gross earnings)
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) with company contribution
- Benefits on the first day of employment
- Paid Time Off after 90 days plus Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Night Shift Differentials
- Employee recognition programs
- Stable and essential employment
- Comprehensive wellness benefits, including nutrition and fitness
- Educational assistance and scholarship programs
- Full-time, Year-Round
Position Overview :
The primary responsibilities of this position are to proficiently perform the duties associated with the operation of forklifts, which can include the handling of raw materials and finished goods either by hand or with material handling equipment. This may also include the sanitation of food storage containers and general housekeeping.
Responsibilities :
Handles materials, raw, packaging and finished goods either by hand or with material handling equipment.
What We're Looking For?
We're an iconic brand and a farmer-owned cooperative. Being part of Ocean Spray means making an impact in support of our family-farmers, while also building experience you cannot get anywhere else. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity, this role may be for you!
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 :
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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