Packaging Operator
Company: Badger State Fruit Processing
Location: Pittsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Packaging 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
or 6pm to 6am / $2.00 shift differential for night shift Scheduled
holidays off The Packaging Associate prepares products and
packaging to meet customer specifications in compliance with the
company’s Safe Quality Food Program. Core
Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Operation, troubleshooting,
and sanitation of Packaging Room and equipment. Palletizing product
for shipment to customer. Collect and manage SDC bits. Clean bits’
grates as needed. Perform equipment checks at established intervals
during processing to ensure product quality and equipment
performance. Keep production area free of wooden pallets by
removing broke down pallets. Restock wooden pallets or slip sheets
as needed. Clear floor of berries to prevent excessively slippery
conditions and poor housekeeping. Keep packaging room full of the
proper production boxes. Perform Pre-Operational Inspections.
Maintain product traceability of finished product on Packaging
Traceability log sheet. Possess understanding of SDC HACCP Plan
CCP1 and properly execute CCP1. Conduct weight checks and metal
detector checks. Change bag inserter roll on bag machine when
empty. Keep box erector full of boxes. Wrap pallets. Forklift
checks/operation (approved personnel only). Run electric pallet
jack/regular pallet jack (approved personnel only) Provide proper
chemical usage. Anticipate problem areas of engagements and
questions that will arise. Must be able to work both independently
and as a team member to accomplish various production goals. Enter
data on production sheets. All required paperwork must be clear,
legible, complete, and accurate. Assist with any special projects
at the request of Management. 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
Keywords: Badger State Fruit Processing, Dubuque , Packaging Operator, Manufacturing , Pittsville, Iowa
