Production Associate - 2nd shift - SOS

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Lincoln, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ornua is actively seeking a Production Associate to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in monitoring the manufacturing process from the beginning by providing accurate ingredients with accurate measurements for each product batch. This position will learn the Mixer, Blender Operator, Cheese Grinder & Forklift positions as well as providing support in making boxes, packages and palletizing product when needed. The Production Associate works in a team environment to manufacture cheese products to meet production demands. All tasks are performed in a busy environment with limited supervision. At Ornua, success is not just about what you do — it’s how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for your teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English
Must be at least 18 years old
High School diploma or equivalent
Work as a member of a team
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them
Time management skills
Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information
High attention to detail
Maintain excellent attendance
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, density, area, circumference, and volume with accuracy and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience, preferable food manufacturing
Prior forklift experience

Responsibilities

Operate flow meters, steam controls, grinder hammer mill and dryer.
Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing.
Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties.
Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.
Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.
Record production information in a tablet, scanner, computer or by hand.
Identify variation in cheese manufacturing processes, troubleshoot and report to supervisor if unable to resolve.
Learn the Mixer, Blender Operator, Cheese Grinder & Forklift positions. This opening will have an emphasis on Cheese Grinding.
Mixer Position: Weigh and mix dry ingredients, paying attention to accuracy in using the correct powders, lot numbers and amount in each batch.
Blender Operator: Ensure each batch that goes into the blender is correct. Help forklift driver set up batch. Assist the cooker in whatever way is needed.
Cheese Grinder: Prep cheese grinder, bagging of cheese into specified amounts, as well as toting of the product.
Forklift Operator: Set up correct batches for the production run, get lot numbers and changes in lot numbers to the cooker operator. Perform the maintenance check-list on forklift every morning before use. Clean up spills in a timely manner and keep work area orderly.
Help with breaks and anywhere else when needed.
Keep work area neat and always picked up.
Maintain good communication with the cooker operator.
Attend all required company training.
Support work in all areas as needed.