Production Associate - 2nd shift - SOS

Job Title:

Production Associate – 2nd shift Function:
Operations - SOS

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Location:

Whitehall East Position Type:
Full time

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 2 pm – 12 am (midnight), overtime as necessary Hourly Rate: $20.50 + 10% = $22.55

Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Are you a Production Associate looking for the challenge of taking a mission‑driven organization to its next level of success?

Ornua is actively seeking a Production Associate to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in monitoring the manufacturing process from the beginning by providing accurate ingredients with accurate measurements for each product batch. This position will learn the Mixer, Blender Operator, Cheese Grinder & Forklift positions as well as providing support in making boxes, packages and palletizing product when needed.

The Production Associate works in a team environment to manufacture cheese products to meet production demands. All tasks are performed in a busy environment with limited supervision.

At Ornua, success is not just about what you do — it’s how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for your teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together.

• Operate flow meters, steam controls, grinder hammer mill and dryer.
• Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing.
• Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties.
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.
• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.
• Record production information in a tablet, scanner, computer or by hand.
• Identify variation in cheese manufacturing processes, troubleshoot and report to supervisor if unable to resolve.
• The Ingredient Handler includes learning the Mixer, Blender Operator, Cheese Grinder & Forklift positions. This opening will have an emphasis on Cheese Grinding.
• The Mixer Position involves heavy lifting. Attention to accuracy in using the correct powders, lot numbers and amount in each batch. Required to weigh and mix dry ingredients.
• The Blender Operator makes sure each batch that goes into the blender is correct. Help forklift driver set up batch. Assisting the cooker in whatever way is needed.
• The Cheese Grinder Preps cheese grinder, bagging of cheese into specified amounts, as well as toting of the product.
• Forklift Operator is responsible for setting up correct batches for the production run, getting lot numbers and changes in lot numbers to the cooker operator. Perform the maintenance check‑list on forklift every morning before use. Clean up spills in a timely manner and keep work area orderly.
• You will be required to help with breaks and anywhere else when needed. Keep work area neat and always picked up.
• You will report to the supervisor or lead on duty. Qualified applicants must be able to perform all tasks noted above in a busy environment with limited supervision. Maintain good communication with the cooker operator.
• From time to time you may be required to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant.
• Must also be prepared for completing related duties (within reason) assigned by the Supervisor or Management.
• Attend all required company training.
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.

• Work as a member of a team
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information
• High attention to detail
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, density, area, circumference, and volume with accuracy and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

• Ability to communicate in English
• Must be at least 18 years…