Production Associate

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Lincoln, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works in Ornua’s food manufacturing operations at the Whitehall East location. The role supports safe, efficient production and packaging of finished products, with limited supervision in a busy environment. The associate may occasionally be asked to work other shifts, temporarily move to other plant departments, and perform other reasonable duties assigned by a supervisor or management. The position involves assisting with overwrap machine operations and fill roll changes; packaging finished product; checking cheese products, packaging, and boxes for damage; maintaining workplace sanitation; recording production information; and following good manufacturing practices and food, equipment, and operating safety requirements. The role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Work takes place in a food manufacturing facility with variable temperatures, moving equipment, moderate to loud noise, and required personal protective equipment. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with overtime as necessary. The stated pay is $20.50. Ornua describes a competitive salary and quarterly production bonus scheme, as well as region-specific benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to communicate in English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
Ability to safely operate equipment while following safety and quality procedures.
Ability to perform assigned tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience.
Prior food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the IWS operator with the overwrap machine and fill roll changes.
Package finished product, including making boxes, lining, filling, closing, 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 by hand.
Attend all required company training.
Support work in all areas as needed.
Perform duties in accordance with good manufacturing practices, including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.
Work other shifts or temporarily move to other plant departments when required.
Perform other reasonable related duties assigned by the supervisor or management.