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Production Associate (3rd Shift)

Ornua
Whitehall, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Job Summary:

  • The Drying and Grating general laborer will assist in manufacturing of the finished product.
  • Drying/Grating general laborer will assist the lead in manufacturing the right product from the right recipe to the right specification.
  • 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.

Monday-Friday 10pm to 6am, overtime as necessary

Wage $17.75 plus 15% shift differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • 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.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Stand for extended periods of time.
  • Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.
  • Walk frequently
  • Stand constantly
  • Climb ramps or stairs occasionally

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Hearing protection
  • Bump cap
  • Hair net
  • Uniform
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety shoes
  • Gloves

Tools and Equipment Used:

  • Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
  • Knives
  • Markers, pens
  • I-Pad
  • Pressurized water hoses
  • Brooms, scrub brushes

Environmental Conditions

  • General manufacturing environment
  • Withstand warm temperatures from manufacturing processes

Salary : $18

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