Production Operator - Blending

Novonesis•Wausau, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Operator on Novonesis’s Blending team, you will contribute to daily production operations by producing high-quality products safely, accurately, and in compliance with quality, GMP, and regulatory standards. The Blending team checks in materials, sets up equipment, and weighs and mixes ingredients. Blending operations are performed by two people working together in a team-based manufacturing environment. The role is on-site in Wausau, Wisconsin, on second shift, Monday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The manufacturing setting includes equipment, noise, and airborne materials. The job involves frequent movement and lifting materials weighing from 1 kg to 50 kg, and requires PPE, including a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in designated environments. The hourly rate is $19.00 plus a shift premium. Benefits begin on the first day of employment and include a 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution; at least three weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and two weeks of Wellness Time; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a healthcare savings account option; an employee assistance program; parental leave; and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to apply basic math, including metric weight and volume conversions.
Ability to read and follow production journals and batch documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers about production status.
Ability to use basic hand tools for equipment assembly and disassembly.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent movement and lifting materials weighing 1 kg to 50 kg.
Ability to follow safety, health, and environmental regulations and use required PPE, including PAPR in designated environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Experience in a GMP-regulated or food production environment.
ERP system experience, particularly SAP.
Forklift or pallet walker experience.
Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement concepts.
Strong reliability and attendance record.
Interest in learning new processes and expanding technical skills.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, adjust, clean, and sanitize blending equipment according to procedures.
Weigh and mix raw materials accurately according to batch recipes and formulations.
Print, apply, and verify product labels, lot numbers, and batch records.
Perform basic and preventative maintenance and identify equipment issues.
Take samples for Quality Control testing as required.
Maintain accurate production records, equipment logs, and inventory documentation.
Assist with SOP development and continuous improvement activities using Lean principles.
Support other operators as needed to meet production demands.
Follow safety protocols, GMP requirements, and standardized work procedures.
Adhere to Kosher and Halal dietary law certification guidelines.
Use PPE, including PAPR, properly and maintain required certifications.