Production Operator, 2nd Shift - Germantown, WI

dsm-firmenich • Germantown, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator produces various food ingredients under the direction of the Lead and Supervisor. The role involves learning and following good manufacturing practices and standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. Operators play a critical role in food defense and food safety, including notifying upper management of any food safety issues or concerns and assessing raw materials for conformance and consistency. The position is based in Germantown, Wisconsin, and operates Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain company forklift certification, as necessary.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 to 80 pounds in the form of bags, boxes, and six-gallon buckets.
• Ability to climb stairs in production rooms to access machinery.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat and eye protection, and, in some areas, ear protection or a respirator.
• Ability to handle hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of production or food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials.
• Package finished products.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Clean machines and facilities.
• Alert upper management to food safety issues or concerns.
• Assess raw materials for conformance and consistency.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Annual incentive pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Retirement savings plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Health care coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Recognition programs.
• Broad range of other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to move across businesses, teams, and borders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED