Lab Technician

Company: Ocean Spray
Location: Tomah
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

• Interfaces with production scheduling and inventory control, performs measurement control, and operates all equipment in the filler area to meet established standards. • Conducts continuous visual inspection, checks lube drums and filler oils, and ensures completion of biotrace swabbing. • Monitors fill temperature and fill weights, opens and closes air and water valves as necessary, maximizes line speed, and maintains an even flow of production. • Handles heavy materials, including raw, packaging, and finished goods either manually by hand or via industrial vehicles/equipment. • Operates all equipment associated with production and transferring of product according to current best methods in manual or automatic mode. • Supports all production associated tasks for items being shipped. • Must perform all quality, sensory, and sanitation tests involved in production of products. • Draws samples and records color for use in production according to all quality parameters and specifications within the current best methods. • Maintains records of material receipts, usage, and returns. • Loads and/or unloads tank trucks. • Maintains records and takes inventories as necessary. • Performs routine maintenance of equipment. • Must be able to clean and sanitize all equipment associated with production, transferring, tanker loading, tanker unloading, and perform other related duties as necessary. • May be required to work outside on in freezer. • Will be forklift certified. 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 alikewe 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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