Production Associate - 2nd shift - Drying

Production Associate - 2nd shift - Drying

Job Title:
Production Associate – Drying

Function:
Operations

Reports to:
Production Supervisor

Location:
Whitehall West

Position Type:
Full-Time

Schedule:
Monday – Thursday, 3 pm – 1 am, overtime as necessary

Ornua is a leading dairy company and the proud owner of premium dairy brands enjoyed by consumers around the world. With annual revenues exceeding $3.7 billion and a global workforce of approximately 2,800 employees, Ornua operates across 10 business units and 12 production facilities spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.

In North America, Ornua is focused on delivering high-quality dairy products and ingredients to retail, food service, and food manufacturing customers. The company supports the growth of globally recognized brands, including Kerrygold, while also providing innovative dairy ingredient solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

Backed by a strong global supply network and deep dairy expertise, Ornua combines the strength of an international organization with a commitment to local markets, customers, and communities. Through its manufacturing facilities, commercial teams, and customer partnerships across the United States and Canada, Ornua continues to drive growth, innovation, and excellence throughout the dairy industry.

At Ornua, our success is built on our people, our values, and our commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional service to customers every day.

As our Production Associate, you will assist in the manufacturing of the finished product, and the lead in manufacturing the right product from the right recipe to the right specification. 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.

• He/she will assist in mixing the correct batch. He/she is required to grate and/or dry the product to the correct moisture and specifications.
• He/she is required to clean equipment and surrounding area.
• Adherence to all GMP’s and safety protocols.
• Operate flow meters, steam controls, grinder hammer mill and dryer.
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.
• 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.
• Identify variation in cheese manufacturing process, troubleshoot and report to supervisor if unable to resolve.
• Attend all required company training.
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.

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

• Previous manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred)

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.

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 co-operative 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…