Ornua · 1 day ago
Production Associate
Hillsboro, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.75/hr - $17.75/hrOrnua is seeking a Production Associate to join their 1st shift team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves monitoring the manufacturing process, packaging products, and ensuring quality control while working collaboratively in a team setting.
AgricultureDairyFarmingFood DeliveryLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing
Inspect cheese products, packing, and boxes for damage. Report deficiencies to the 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 on a tablet, scanner, computer, or by hand
Identify variations 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 the forklift driver set up the 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 any related duties Whitehall Specialties, Inc (within reason) assigned by the Supervisor or Management
Attend all required company training
Flexible to support work in all areas as needed
Qualification
Required
Energetic, fast-paced, hardworking, and reliable
Ability to perform multiple jobs in a rotation on the Analog line
Monitor the manufacturing process
Make boxes, package, and palletize the product
Work in a team environment to manufacture cheese products
Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision
Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing
Inspect cheese products, packing, and boxes for damage
Report deficiencies to the proper parties
Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP's) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements
Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements
Record production information on a tablet, scanner, computer, or by hand
Identify variations in cheese manufacturing processes, troubleshoot, and report to supervisor if unable to resolve
Learn the Mixer, Blender Operator, Cheese Grinder & Forklift positions
Heavy lifting involved in the Mixer Position
Attention to accuracy in using the correct powders, lot numbers, and amount in each batch
Weigh and mix dry ingredients
Ensure each batch that goes into the blender is correct
Help the forklift driver set up the batch
Assist the cooker in whatever way is needed
Prep cheese grinder, bagging of cheese into specified amounts, as well as toting of the product
Set up correct batches for the production run as a Forklift Operator
Get 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
Help with breaks and anywhere else when needed
Keep work area neat and always picked up
Report to the supervisor or lead on duty
Perform all tasks noted above in a busy environment with limited supervision
Maintain good communication with the cooker operator
Be prepared to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant
Attend all required company training
Be flexible to support work in all areas as needed
Verbal/written communication skills
Work as a member of a team
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them
Time management skills
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
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
High school diploma or equivalent
Continuously lift up to 50 pounds, consistently
Stand continuously
Vision including the ability to read, distance vision and peripheral
Walk frequently
Climb ramps or stairs
Push/pull materials from conveyors
Sit rarely
Hearing protection
Bump cap
Hair net
Uniform
Safety glasses
Safety shoes
Gloves
Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
Knives
Markers, pens
I-Pad
Scanner
Computer
General manufacturing environment
Works in both hot and cold temperatures depending on the manufacturing process
Benefits
Competitive starting wages
Excellent benefits package
8% quarterly bonus opportunity
Company
Ornua
Ornua is a cooperative that connects dairy farmers with customers, producers, and consumers around the world.
Founded in 1961
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.29B2017-12-19Debt Financing· $722.07M
2017-06-08Acquired
2014-02-01Debt Financing· $566.52M
Leadership Team
Shane Barry
HR Business Partner
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