Production Operator - Food Recovery

Novonesis•Blair, NE

6d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in a career that matters? Join our production team at the Blair, NE site, where you’ll help create high‑quality food‑grade products in a clean, safety‑focused manufacturing environment. The Role & Your Impact You’ll work with a team of four operators to run daily production, complete cleaning tasks, and support smooth shift handoffs. Responsibilities include: Cleaning work areas and machinery to food‑grade standards Supporting processing from harvest through packaging Running walkdowns, taking samples, and monitoring safe operations Collaborating with teammates to maintain quality and efficiency What You’ll Need to Be Successful High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge of GMP and industrial vehicles (training provided) Ability to learn production processes and follow safety procedures Physical ability to lift 60 lbs, climb stairs, work at heights, kneel/squat, use PPE, and enter confined spaces No conditions preventing safe respirator use or safe plant operation Additional Skills & Interests We Value Willingness to learn each step of the process Interest in module‑based and peer training Strong teamwork and safety mindset What We Offer Clean, organized work environment Skill development and certification modules Supportive, safety‑driven culture Ways of Working / Working Conditions Schedule: 12‑hour shifts (6:30–7:00 AM/PM) Rotating days/nights every 2 weeks 2‑2‑3 schedule Overtime often available Environment: Clean factory setting with some noise Indoor/outdoor movement required Compensation & Benefits $25.05/hr base +$3/hr night shift differential 1.5× Sunday rate Overtime opportunities Certification program Benefits you will enjoy: 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 Our purpose guides the way 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career Before you submit your application, you can update your Language Settings in the top bar. Here, you can choose from a selected set of languages to ensure that communication is sent in your preferred language. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of GMP and industrial vehicles (training provided)
Ability to learn production processes and follow safety procedures
Physical ability to lift 60 lbs, climb stairs, work at heights, kneel/squat, use PPE, and enter confined spaces
No conditions preventing safe respirator use or safe plant operation