Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Function: Warehouse

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Hilbert, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Ornua is a leading dairy company and the proud owner of premium dairy brands enjoyed by consumers around the world. With annual revenues exceeding $3.7 billion and a global workforce of approximately 2,800 employees, Ornua operates across 10 business units and 12 production facilities spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. In North America, Ornua is focused on delivering high-quality dairy products and ingredients to retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing customers. The company supports the growth of globally recognized brands, including Kerrygold, while also providing innovative dairy ingredient solutions to meet evolving customer needs. Backed by a strong global supply network and deep dairy expertise, Ornua combines the strength of an international organization with a commitment to local markets, customers, and communities. Through its manufacturing facilities, commercial teams, and customer partnerships across the United States and Canada, Ornua continues to drive growth, innovation, and excellence throughout the dairy industry. At Ornua, our success is built on our people, our values, and our commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional service to customers every day.

Why This Role Is Valuable

Ornua Ingredients North America custom formulates and manufactures a complete line of pasteurized process cheese products. The Warehouse Stacker/Forklift Driver will stack, organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP's and Safety.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Operate the stacking machine within warehouse.
• Stack product in accordance with customer expectations.
• Use fork lift to return product to racking.
• Use appropriate material handling equipment to move product and materials from/to designated locations to support bulk activities in an efficient and safe manner.
• Efficiently load/unload/transport product.
• Assist in daily housekeeping and maintenance of department.
• Understand the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety observations.
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed to support the efficient operation of the department.
• Be flexible with regards to working in any other positions in the warehouse as needed.

Key Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience working in a warehouse setting preferred but not required

Prior forklift experience preferred

Must be dependable and show a stable work history

Good written and verbal skills

Basic math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required

Maintain a clean and safe environment

Authorization to work in the U.S required

Physical Requirements

Must be able and willing to work in an environment that is not climate controlled

Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently when working as a Stacker

As a warehouse stacker- must be able to stand on feet for full 10-hour workday

Ability to adjust body position to bend, stand, walk, turn, and pivot

Ability to read and comprehend shipping and receiving reports and pick slips

Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practice

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.

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. Ornua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.