Production Associate - 3rd shift - East Facility

About the Role

As our Production Associate, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your role and make a direct impact on the quality, safety, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations. Qualified applicants must be able to perform all tasks noted below in a busy environment with limited supervision. Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assist IWS operator with over wrap machine and fill roll changes
• Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing
• Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties
• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements
• Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision
• Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand
• Attend all required company training
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP's) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to communicate in English
• High School diploma or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience or food manufacturing experience

Physical Demands

This role requires 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, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production
• Low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity Leave (20 weeks)
• Parental Leave
• Reward & Recognition program
• Volunteering opportunities
• Long Service Awards

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $20.50 + 15% shift differential = $23.57 per hour
• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 10 pm – 6 am, overtime as necessary