Cheese Packaging Specialist - 3rd Shift

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin, is seeking a Packaging Associate for the 3rd shift on a full-time basis. You will help operate the production line, open and weigh ingredients, and ensure proper packaging of cheese products.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for 10 hours, and adapting to temperatures in a food manufacturing environment. A competitive hourly rate applies, with shift differential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
• 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.
• Basic math skills.

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.

Skills

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Standing for 10 hours

Food manufacturing environment

Legal work authorization (US)

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin, is seeking a Packaging Associate for the 3rd shift on a full-time basis. You will help operate the production line, open and weigh ingredients, and ensure proper packaging of cheese products.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for 10 hours, and adapting to temperatures in a food manufacturing environment. A competitive hourly rate applies, with shift differential.