Shipping Associate (1st Shift)

Job Title: Shipping Associate 

Location: Hilbert, WI 

Department: Warehouse 

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor 

Company Background 

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers.  Founded in 1961, the Ornua Co-operative has become Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualized sales of over $4.3 billion and a global team of 2,900 employees. Ornua operates from 10 global business units, including 13 production facilities located worldwide. 

The Ornua family is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers around the world.  

Ornua Ingredients North America is the largest of the four global Ornua Ingredients organizations worldwide, with USA-based processing and innovation that services customers across the western hemisphere.  

Ornua’s Values 

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviors, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together. 

Job Summary: 

The Shipping Associate is responsible for efficiently loading and unloading trucks, ensuring accurate handling of incoming and outgoing shipments. This role plays a key part in maintaining the flow of goods within the warehouse and supporting overall logistics operations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, ensuring safe and secure handling of materials. 
• Verify shipment contents against shipping documents (e.g., bills of lading, packing slips) for accuracy. 
• Inspect incoming goods for damage and report discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager. 
• Label, sort, and organize shipments in designated warehouse areas. 
• Prepare outgoing shipments by wrapping, labeling, and staging pallets for pickup. 
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in shipping and receiving areas. 
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with company policies. 
• Collaborate with warehouse team to meet daily shipping and receiving goals. 
• Document shipment activities in inventory systems or logs as required. 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Prior experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations preferred. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. 
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift certification is a plus). 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation. 

Work Environment: 

• Fast-paced warehouse setting. 
• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on season and warehouse conditions. 
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. 
  
  Ornua Ingredients North America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.