Production Associate

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Lincoln, WI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate assists in manufacturing finished products and helps ensure the correct product is made using the correct recipe and specifications. This role rotates throughout the shred line, handling cheese preparation, processing, inspection, packaging, palletizing, sanitation, and production recordkeeping. The position is based at the Whitehall West food manufacturing facility and is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with overtime as necessary. The role may occasionally require work on other shifts or temporary assignment to other departments in the plant. Ornua is a global dairy company that produces and markets consumer brands and dairy ingredients. Its North American operations serve retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing customers. The company describes itself as a purpose-driven, values-led cooperative and highlights continuous learning, improvement, and career progression opportunities. The work takes place in a food manufacturing facility with variable temperatures, including cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The environment includes moving equipment and moderate to loud noise. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets. The role involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate in English.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while following safety and quality procedures.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets.

Nice To Haves

Prior food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Rotate throughout the shred line.
Unwrap boxes of cheese to be shredded and cube cheese using a cubing harp.
Add rework back into the production line.
Inspect and box cheese, and palletize finished product.
Take garbage to the dumpster and clean the work area as needed.
Package finished product, including making boxes, filling and closing them, and palletizing.
Inspect cheese products, packaging, and boxes for damage, and report deficiencies to the appropriate parties.
Complete required cleaning and workplace sanitation tasks.
Perform tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.
Record production information using a tablet, computer, or handwritten records.
Attend required company training.
Support work in all areas as needed and, when required, work other shifts or temporarily move to other plant departments.
Perform duties in accordance with good manufacturing practices, food safety, equipment safety, and operating safety requirements.