Ornua · 5 days ago
Production Associate - Bagger Operator Trainee (3rd Shift)
Ornua is a purpose-driven co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through global operations. They are seeking a motivated individual to join their 3rd shift production team as a Production Associate, with a clear path to becoming a Bagger Operator, focusing on monitoring equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring smooth production processes.
AgricultureDairyFarmingFood DeliveryLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Monitoring equipment for optimal performance
Troubleshooting minor mechanical issues
Open barrels, blocks, or bags of cheese and other ingredients
Ensure recycling and garbage in the plant are emptied to allow smooth production
Weigh ingredients to the specified amount per individual batch sheets
Use knives and wires to cut and trim ingredients to correct weights
Place bags of cheese into boxes and send through for taping and boxing
Stack packed boxes of cheese onto pallets
Transfer ingredients from the scale to pick-up tables
Load cheese into grinders (heavy lifting required)
Maintain clean and safe work areas
Perform additional job duties as required by leadership efficiently and safely
Consistent attendance and performance
Adhere to all Company and Departmental procedures
Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices
Qualification
Required
Prior food manufacturing experience
Prior Machine Operator Experience
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive motions
Ability to stand/walk for 10 consecutive hours
Willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment with variable temperatures
Legal authorization to work in the U.S
Ability to use hands to grasp, grip and manipulate boxes or product
Basic math skills
Ability to communicate in English
Preferred
5 years of Food Manufacturing Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Solid work history
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards
Machine maintenance experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.
Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
Company
Ornua
Ornua is a cooperative that connects dairy farmers with customers, producers, and consumers around the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.29B2017-12-19Debt Financing· $722.07M
2017-06-08Acquired
2014-02-01Debt Financing· $566.52M
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