First-Shift Dairy Production Associate

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin is hiring a Production Associate (1st Shift) to support our dairy manufacturing operations. The role includes flexible coverage across production areas, accurate weighing, packaging, and adherence to safety and GMP practices.

The successful candidate will lift up to 60 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a temperature-variable environment. Prior food manufacturing experience is preferred, and legal authority to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand for 10 consecutive hours in a production setting.
• Willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment with variable temperatures.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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

Lift up to 60 lbs

Stand long hours

Food manufacturing experience

Legal to work in the U.S.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin is hiring a Production Associate (1st Shift) to support our dairy manufacturing operations. The role includes flexible coverage across production areas, accurate weighing, packaging, and adherence to safety and GMP practices.

The successful candidate will lift up to 60 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a temperature-variable environment. Prior food manufacturing experience is preferred, and legal authority to work in the U.S. is required.