Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

Ornua Ingredients North America custom formulates and manufactures a complete line of pasteurized process cheese products. We are looking for an energetic, fast-paced, hardworking and reliable employee to join our Production team!
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.

Wage: $19/hr, opportunity to increase with additional training + 8% quarterly bonus opportunity
Schedule: 6:00am-4:00pm, Monday - Thursday, Friday overtime as necessary

Essential Functions:
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.

Qualifications:
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

Physical Demands:
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

Benefits:
Benefits starting day one
Health, vision, and dental insurance (with 4 different plans to choose from)
Quarterly bonus
Paid Breaks (Production roles for full 40-hour week)
80 hours of PTO accrual
401k with up to 4% company match
Employee Assist Program
Various company events
Paid parental leave
Education and training opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement program
Short-term and long-term disability – paid by the company
Basic Life Insurance – paid by the company
9 paid holidays

Ornua Ingredients North America 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.