Production Associate (1st Shift)

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Woodville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ornua is actively seeking a production team member to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. As a production team member you’ll play a key role in maintaining plant efficiency and product quality. Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive motions
Ability to stand/walk for 10 consecutive hours
Willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment with variable temperatures
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Ability to use hands to grasp, grip and manipulate boxes or product
Basic math skills

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Solid work history
Prior food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

Flex to multiple areas to fill in as needed
Open barrels, blocks, or bags of cheese and other ingredients
Ensure recycling and garbage in the plant are emptied to allow smooth production
Weigh ingredients to the specified amount per individual batch sheets
Use knives and wires to cut and trim ingredients to correct weights
Place bags of cheese into boxes and send through for taping and boxing
Stack packed boxes of cheese onto pallets
Transfer ingredients from the scale to pick-up tables
Load cheese into grinders (heavy lifting required)
Maintain clean and safe work areas
Perform additional job duties as required by leadership efficiently and safely.
Consistent attendance and performance
Adhere to all Company and Departmental procedures.
Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.