Production Associate - 1st shift - Shred

Overview

Job Title:
Production Associate – 1st shift
Function:
Production – Shred
Reports to:
Production Supervisor
Location:
Whitehall West
Position Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday, 6 am – 4 pm, overtime as required
Hourly Rate: $20.50

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 maintaining plant efficiency and product quality. Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by customers around the world.

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.

• The shred line general laborer rotates throughout the shred line.
• Unwrap boxes of cheese to be shredded, cube the cheese through a cubing harp, add rework back into the line, inspect and box cheese, palletize cheese, and dispose of garbage.
• Clean the area as needed.
• May be required to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant.

• Package finished product including box making, filling, closing, and palletizing.
• Inspect cheese products, pack and box 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 on 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 (GMPs) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to communicate in English

• Prior food manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.

This role requires regular standing for 10 consecutive hours, 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.

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.

Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led cooperative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in-market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions — Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice, and Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers.

• Our values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.

Total Rewards at Ornua Ingredients North America include a competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production. Other benefits include low employee contributions for Medical, Vision and Dental, 401k, Paid Time Off, Maternity Leave (20 weeks), Parental Leave, Reward & Recognition program, volunteering…