Dairy Packaging Operator – 1st Shift, Full Time

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua Packaging Associate (1st Shift) in Wisconsin is responsible for the safe and efficient packaging of high-quality dairy products. You will support production, ensure product quality, and uphold food safety standards while working across multiple stations and shifts.

The role requires you to operate packaging equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow GMP/HACCP practices. Join a team focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.

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.
• Ability to use hands to grasp, grip and manipulate boxes or product.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Flex to multiple areas to fill in as needed.
• Set up the stacking area at the start of the shift, including the stacker table or EZ Lift Machine.
• Stack cases on skids according to pallet patterns for finished goods.
• Open barrels, blocks, or bags of cheese and other ingredients.
• Ensure recycling and garbage are emptied to allow smooth production.
• Weigh ingredients to the specified amount per 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.
• Load cheese into grinders (heavy lifting).
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Perform additional duties as required by leadership.
• Consistent attendance and performance.
• Adhere to all Company/Departmental procedures.
• Follow Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.

Skills

Lifting 60 lbs

Stand 10 hours

Food manufacturing environment

Legal work authorization (US)

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ornua Packaging Associate (1st Shift) in Wisconsin is responsible for the safe and efficient packaging of high-quality dairy products. You will support production, ensure product quality, and uphold food safety standards while working across multiple stations and shifts.

The role requires you to operate packaging equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow GMP/HACCP practices. Join a team focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.