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Material Handler

Ocean Spray · Tomah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in paperwork or data entry.

What they are checking: Accuracy in record keeping, which the posting stresses.

How do you stay organized when several areas need materials at once?

What they are checking: Planning and communication that keep the plant supplied.

What would you do

The palletizer is about to run out of material and you're loading a truck. What do you do?

What they are checking: Prioritizing what keeps production running while finishing other work safely.

You find a damaged pallet or a broken seal on an incoming trailer. What do you do?

What they are checking: Following procedure and reporting issues instead of unloading as usual.

About the work

Tell me about your experience with sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.

What they are checking: Hands-on equipment skill, which is the core of this role.

Why do truck security seals matter in a food plant, and how would you check them?

What they are checking: Understanding of food security procedures for inbound, outbound and staged trailers.

Have you used a WMS or ERP system to receive or ship product? Walk me through it.

What they are checking: Accuracy with inventory systems that track materials and shipments.

How do you make sure you deliver the right sugar, labels or ingredients to the right area?

What they are checking: Attention to detail, since wrong materials can ruin a production run.

What PPE and safety rules do you follow when driving a forklift around people?

What they are checking: Safe habits in a busy plant with pedestrians and equipment.

How do you follow Good Manufacturing Practices while working in a warehouse?

What they are checking: Awareness that GMPs apply to material handling, not just production.

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The full job description

As published by Ocean Spray.

• 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 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: • G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. • Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. • I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other • Inclusive T eamwork – 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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