Production Associate - 3rd shift

Location:

Hilbert, WI

Schedule:

Sunday-Wednesday | 8:30 PM - 6:30 AM Overtime:
Thursday as needed

Position Type:
Full-Time Pay Rate: $20.50/hour base pay + 15% shift differential = $23.57/hour

Join the Ornua Family

Ornua (meaning "new gold") is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to consumers around the world since 1961.

We are currently seeking a Production Associate to join our growing team in Hilbert, Wisconsin. In this role, you will play an important part in maintaining plant efficiency, ensuring product quality, and supporting our culture of safety and continuous improvement. Your contributions help us deliver high-quality dairy products enjoyed globally.

As a Production Associate, you will:
Rotate between production areas as needed to support operations

Open barrels, blocks, bags of cheese, and other ingredients

Weigh ingredients according to batch specifications

Use knives and cutting wires to trim ingredients to required weights

Load cheese and ingredients into processing equipment

Transfer ingredients from scales to pick-up tables

Package cheese into bags, boxes, and pallets for shipment

Stack finished product onto pallets

Empty recycling and waste containers to maintain workflow

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements

Adhere to company and departmental procedures

Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Demonstrate reliable attendance and consistent performance

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly

Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 consecutive hours

Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks

Ability to use hands to grasp, grip, and manipulate products and materials

Basic math skills

Willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment with varying temperatures

Authorized to work in the United States

High school diploma or GEDPrior food manufacturing experience

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards

Consistent and reliable work history

This position requires:
Frequent standing and walking

Repetitive lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling

Lifting up to 60 pounds

Safe operation of equipment and production machinery

Compliance with all safety and quality standards

Work is performed in a food manufacturing facility with varying temperatures, including cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. Employees may be exposed to:

Moving machinery and equipment

Moderate to high noise levels

Food production environments requiring strict sanitation practices

Safety shoes

Safety glasses

Hearing protection

Hard hats Hairnets

At Ornua, we are a purpose-driven, values-led cooperative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations.

10 business units worldwide
16 production facilities

Global consumer brands including Kerrygold® and Pilgrims Choice®Innovative dairy ingredient solutions serving customers around the globe

Competitive pay with shift differential

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Continuous learning and development programs

Global mobility opportunitiesA collaborative, team-focused work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ornua is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Ornua is…