Job Description

JOB TITLE MES Clerk (1st Shift)

FUNCTION:Production

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

LOCATION:Hilbert, Wisconsin

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

MES Production Clerk plays a critical role in ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role will ensure accurate data entry and material coordination to support uninterrupted production while upholding the highest standards of quality and traceability. Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle all MES-related data capturing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform basic MES troubleshooting: missing entries, incorrect data, user errors, or system prompts.
• Act as the liaison between the production team and the warehouse team to coordinate raw material replenishment.
• Comply with all regulatory agencies, HACCP, GMP, and other industry requirements.
• Assist in other areas as needed and perform any other duties as assigned.
• Use manual pallet jack and forklift as needed.

• Assist in daily housekeeping and maintenance of department.
• Understand the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety observations.
• Consistent attendance and performance
• Adhere to all Company and Departmental procedures.
• Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.
• Be flexible with regards to working in any other positions in production as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed to support the efficient operation of the department.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Experience working with traceability requirements and raw material lot tracking.

• 2+ years working experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and traceability standards
• Fluency in English required

Core Competencies

• Fast, accurate, and comfortable working with MES or ERP systems used in food manufacturing.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy required.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and responsive to internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and a team player.
• Applies effective problem ‑solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve routine system or process issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Exhibits strong systems proficiency, with the ability to learn, navigate, and apply manufacturing technologies effectively.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER IN RETURN

At Ornua Ingredients North America, our Total Rewards package goes far beyond your paycheck. From day one, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits offering that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness coverage, 401(k) with company matching and 100% immediate vesting, Generous Paid Time Off, 20 weeks of Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Quarterly Incentive Bonus, Career Growth and advance opportunities, and Education Reimbursement.

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.

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.

ORNUA VALUES

At Ornua, our Values guide us as we work together and care for each other to achieve great things. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.

Ornua has ambitious growth plans and we’re building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Ornua.

Would you like to make an impact? Apply today!

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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