What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate - Bagger Operator Trainee (3rd Shift) position at Ornua?
Production Associate – Bagger Operator Trainee (3rd Shift)
Start your career with Ornua and grow into a skilled Machine Operator!
We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our 3rd shift production team as Production Associate with a clear path to becoming a Bagger Operator. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and have had experience operating and troubleshooting production machinery, this is your opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats and hairnets.
WHY ORNUA?
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 ingredient solutions to our customers.
This employer participates in E-Verify, a federal program that verifies the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. As part of the hiring process, information provided on your Form I-9 will be submitted to the E-Verify system.
E-Verify compares your information to records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Start your career with Ornua and grow into a skilled Machine Operator!
We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our 3rd shift production team as Production Associate with a clear path to becoming a Bagger Operator. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and have had experience operating and troubleshooting production machinery, this is your opportunity!
Key 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats and hairnets.
WHY ORNUA?
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 ingredient solutions to our customers.
- Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
- We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
- Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.
This employer participates in E-Verify, a federal program that verifies the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. As part of the hiring process, information provided on your Form I-9 will be submitted to the E-Verify system.
E-Verify compares your information to records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.