Front End Operator

Company: Badger State Fruit Processing
Location: Pittsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Front End Operator in Pittsville, WI. Starting $16.50, plus $1,000 sign on bonus. Benefits: Vacation: 40 hours after 90 days of employment 80 hours after one year of employment Holidays: 8 designated 401K: company matches ½ up to 5% Medical Plans: 2 options through Security Health both having a Health Savings account with the company contributing $1,500 a year. Dental and vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability: plans available. Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule 2 days on 2 days off 3 days on following week 2 days off 2 days on 3 days off 6am to 6pm Scheduled holidays off The Front End Operator prepares raw product to meet customer specifications in compliance with the company’s Safe Quality Food program. Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Maintain area, equipment, and personal hygiene. Utilize downtime to keep work area neat, clean and orderly. Communicate effectively with other plant personnel regarding any production issues, changes, and safety issues. Communicate potential and actual Food Safety Issues to personnel (direct Supervisor or QA) to initiate the corrective action process. Keep production area free of wooden bins by removing broke down bins to stacks or trailers outside. Clear floor of berries and juice between each grind to prevent excessively slippery conditions and poor housekeeping. Sanitation Perform Pre-Operational Inspections and equipment checks at established intervals during processing to ensure product quality and equipment performance. Maintain product traceability on the Production Flow form, the Grind Log Sheet, the Bin Tally Sheet and the Enzyme Usage Log. All paperwork must be clear, legible, and accurate. Operation of the front end when grinding to the enzyme tanks for a hot process run. Assist with the bagging of Pomace, breakdown of bins , and dumping bins safely and efficiently using a “Dumper” forklift. Pull bins safely and efficiently using a forklift. Work Environment: Hair restraints are required. Earplugs, safety glasses and or other PPE may be required. Ability to constantly stand/walk; climb stairs; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with left or right hand. Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors in tight quarters. Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with temperatures ranging from 55°-95°F. Required education and experience: High school diploma or GED required Valid drivers license Company Background: Badger State Fruit Processing is a family-owned business and the largest independent supplier of cranberry products in the United States. We are cranberry specialists. Situated in the heart of cranberry country, we do it all! We are cranberry growers, cranberry processors, cranberry warehousers, and cranberry transporters. Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus Quarterly bonus on plant performance $25 monthly attendance bonus Referral bonus

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