Production/Sanitation Associate (2nd Shift)

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is seeking a Production/Sanitation Associate for the 2nd shift at its Hilbert, Wisconsin facility. As a production team member you’ll help maintain plant efficiency and product quality, supporting continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality dairy products worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Dissassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble production equipment.
• 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.
• Maintain consistent attendance and performance.
• Adhere to all Company and Departmental procedures.
• Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lb 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.

Desired 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

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 lb. 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.

Pay

$20.50 per hour base plus a 10 % shift differential.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm (2nd shift).