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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 Sanitation Associate looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organization to its next level of success? Ornua is actively seeking a Sanitation Associate to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in cleaning equipment and work areas making sure the facility is sanitary adhering to high sanitation standards to ensure a safe and effective start time of production and processing equipment.

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.

• Clean equipment and work areas, to include the laboratory, production and all other areas assigned using chemical cleaning solutions, hand tools and pressurized sanitation equipment.
• Inspect sanitation work and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on time start of production and processing equipment.
• 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 information in a tablet, computer or by hand.
• Attend all required company training.
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety, Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.
• Effectively communicate with Management in regard to Equipment issues, Food Safety issues, Quality issues, Safety issues and sanitation processes and procedures that need review.
• Assist in inventory of chemicals, cleaning supplies and parts required.

• Adhere to and strive to exceed the expectations of stringent Safety, Food Safety, Quality and good manufacturing practices (GMP's) policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to calculate and understand basic math and simple formulas including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, cultivating a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and be proactive in addressing problems as they arise.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to communicate in English
• 1-2 years of previous sanitation experience required; with experience in food and Beverage industry preferred.

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.

Work is performed in a food manufacturing facility with extreme hot 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.

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 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.