Production Associate (3rd Shift)

About the role

As a Production Associate on 3rd shift, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining plant efficiency and product quality. Your contributions will support our culture of continuous improvement and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed worldwide.

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

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to 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

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

Regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Employees must be able to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while following all safety and quality procedures.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a food manufacturing facility with variable temperatures — cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The environment includes exposure to moving equipment, moderate to loud noise levels, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats and hairnets.

Why Ornua?

Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through global operations. We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Career progression opportunities, including global mobility, are available. Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings are provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.