Production Operator - Encapsulation

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

This position works under close supervision and is primarily responsible for operating in the Encapsulation department. The 1st shift is from Monday - Thursday, with operating hours from 5 am to 3 pm on each day.

• Setting-up (assembling and disassembling), operating, adjusting, cleaning and sanitizing equipment to produce products within quality standards and according to procedures.
• Accurately measuring and mixing raw materials following batch production recipes and formulations.
• Performing minimal maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment as required, and when appropriate.
• Assisting others in the areas trained as required by production demands or by direction of the Supervisor.
• Printing and applying labels to product. Verifying lot and batch numbers and maintaining accurate production records, and equipment logs.
• Assisting in developing and improving SOPs.
• Following all workplace safety and sanitization protocols and ensure safe operation of equipment at all times.
• Participating in safety training and report any incidents or hazards immediately.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities using Lean concepts and principles.
• Adhering to Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) requirements when working in environments with airborne contaminants or hazardous materials.
• Maintaining required PAPR certification and ensuring proper care and usage of all personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Taking necessary samples for QC testing as needed.
• Adhering to guidelines as set forth by religious dietary law certifications (Kosher and Halal).

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system.
• Ability to read and follow a production journal to produce batches.
• Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift, preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrench) for assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers regarding the status of the production process.
• Basic computer skills. ERP system knowledge (SAP), preferred.
• These characteristics are normally acquired through a High School Diploma or GED with experience in a production environment preferred.

Location: Wausau, WI (On-site)

Final date to receive applications: 1/30/25

Expected salary range: $19 an hour

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Working environment is a production unit and includes frequent exposures to wet, humid, dusty, or loud conditions, moving machine parts, fumes or airborne particles and chemicals. Company issued personal protective equipment is expected to be worn at all times while inside the production environment. This can include, dust mask/PAPR, hearing protection, hair/beard net, safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes. Work may occur in small rooms with air lock compliance to avoid interdepartmental contamination.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 50 lbs., use hands to finger, handle objects, tools or controls and roll bags. Occasionally required to scoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

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