Packaging Technician - 1st Shift (Dairy GMP)

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin is seeking a Packaging Associate (1st Shift) to support production by safely and efficiently packaging dairy products.

You will flex to multiple areas, set up the starting stacker area, weigh ingredients, and box cheese for taping and palletizing, while following GMP, HACCP, and safety procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and physical endurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
• Stand/walk for 10 consecutive hours.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Basic math skills.
• Prior food manufacturing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Flex to multiple areas to fill in as needed.
• Sets up the stacking area at the start of the production shift, including the stacker table or the EZ Lift Machine.
• Stacks cases on skids according to the appropriate pallet pattern for the finished goods’ box size.
• 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

Stand for 10 hours

Food manufacturing environment

Legal authorization to work in the U.S

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Hilbert, Wisconsin is seeking a Packaging Associate (1st Shift) to support production by safely and efficiently packaging dairy products.

You will flex to multiple areas, set up the starting stacker area, weigh ingredients, and box cheese for taping and palletizing, while following GMP, HACCP, and safety procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and physical endurance.