Warehouse Associate - 1st shift - West Facility

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Function: Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Whitehall West

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3:00 pm

Hourly Rate:  $22.50

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Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Are you a Janitor looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organization to its next level of success?

Ornua is actively seeking a Warehouse Associate to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in peparing cheese products to ship to customers. The Warehouse Associate will prepare, receive, order and export warehouse deliveries, to nuclide job site content and consumables.

At Ornua, success is not just about what you do — it’s how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for your teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The stacker re-palletizes cheese that has cooled down under 50 degrees.
• Sample and check the cheese as required and deliver to the Quality Control lab for testing.
• Stack pallets of properly cooled cheese while inspecting the boxes for damage or any other variation; report deficiencies to proper parties.  
• Clean up spills in a timely manner and keep work area orderly.
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.

• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.
• Record production/warehousing information in a tablet, scanner, computer or by hand.
• Identify variation in cheese manufacturing processes, troubleshoot and report to supervisor if unable to resolve.
• Attend all required company training.
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.
• Other duties may be required as needed to meet production demand.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklift operation

Desired Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience
• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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, hearing protection, gloves, 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.

TOTAL REWARDS

Total Rewards at Ornua Ingredients North America will include a competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production. The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

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 833-450-2385 or peopleservicesus@ornua.com. 

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