Production Associate

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Woodville, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works in Ornua’s food manufacturing facility in Hilbert, Wisconsin, supporting production by handling cheese and other ingredients, preparing and weighing batches, packing finished products, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The role requires flexibility to fill in across multiple production areas and consistent attendance and performance. Employees must follow company and departmental procedures, as well as Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP practices. This is a full-time third-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The listed pay is $20.50 per hour base plus a 15% shift differential, for a stated rate of $23.00 per hour. Work takes place in a food manufacturing environment with variable temperatures, including cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The facility has moving equipment and moderate to loud noise. Required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and hairnets. The position involves regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and lifting up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Flex across multiple areas to provide coverage as needed.
Open barrels, blocks, or bags of cheese and other ingredients.
Empty recycling and garbage in the plant to support smooth production.
Weigh ingredients to the specified amounts on individual batch sheets.
Use knives and wires to cut and trim ingredients to the correct weights.
Place bags of cheese into boxes and send them through for taping and boxing.
Stack packed cheese boxes onto pallets.
Transfer ingredients from the scale to pick-up tables.
Load cheese into grinders.
Maintain clean and safe work areas.
Perform additional duties as required by leadership, efficiently and safely.
Maintain consistent attendance and performance.
Follow company and departmental procedures, including Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP practices.