Operator - Fermentation - Nights

Chr. Hansen•West Allis, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In our Fermentation department, you’ll join a team responsible for critical production steps including sanitizing, pelletizing/freeze-drying, mixing, separating, and monitoring to ensure safe, precise, and high-quality output. Working closely with your teammates, you’ll help troubleshoot equipment and process issues, support cross-training efforts, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Your work plays an important role in delivering high-quality microbial products that help advance Novonesis’ purpose of creating biological solutions for a better future. The role & your impact As an Operator in Fermentation, you’ll play a central role in operating, adjusting, sanitizing, and monitoring specialized equipment used to produce high-quality microbial products. Your work ensures process consistency, compliance with GMP standards, and seamless production flow. Through your daily contributions, you’ll help maintain product quality, support operational excellence, and ensure a safe manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic math skills, including metric conversions.
Ability to read and follow production journals, work instructions, and procedures.
Ability to use basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches for equipment assembly and disassembly.
Basic computer skills; SAP experience preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers regarding process status.
Strong attention to safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
Reliability and accountability for day-to-day production activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated manufacturing, fermentation, food manufacturing, or similar environment preferred but not required.
Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift preferred.
Curiosity and a desire to understand the manufacturing process beyond standard operating procedures.
A strong sense of ownership and pride in producing high-quality work.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and safety standards.
Interest in supporting teammates through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Prepare, operate, adjust, clean, and sanitize fermentation and processing equipment.
Mix raw materials, oversee fermentation runs, and complete downstream separation and bulk packaging.
Handle materials, including transporting products in and out of -55°C freezers, stacking and labeling products, and verifying lot and batch numbers for traceability.
Collect and submit samples for Quality Control testing.
Follow GMP requirements, ISO safety protocols, sanitary standards, and support Kosher and Halal compliance activities.
Complete accurate production, inventory, and quality documentation and data entry.