Warehouse Operator

Chr. Hansen•West Allis, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Culture Packaging team at Novonesis, where you will help ensure the safe storage, handling, and movement of critical culture products that support customers around the world. As an Operator, you will play an essential role in maintaining product quality and inventory accuracy within our ultra-cold storage environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in accuracy, and is committed to safety and teamwork. Your contribution helps ensure that products are stored, packaged, and shipped efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards. The Role & Your Impact As an Operator in the Culture Packaging area, you will be responsible for supporting warehouse and freezer operations in an ultra-cold environment. You will ensure materials are accurately stored, tracked, packaged, and prepared for shipment while maintaining inventory integrity and operational efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic mathematical skills, including metric weight and volume conversions.
Ability to read and follow production documents and work instructions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work safely in an ultra-cold freezer environment for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Safety-focused mindset and ability to follow established procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment.
SAP or ERP system experience.
Pallet walker and/or forklift operating experience.
Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or material handling.
Familiarity with shipping, packaging, and warehouse logistics.
Experience working in temperature-controlled or cold-storage environments.
Ability to use basic hand tools for equipment assembly and disassembly.

Responsibilities

Accurately pick products by item, batch, and quantity from ultra-cold storage locations.
Transport, store, rotate, and consolidate inventory to optimize freezer capacity.
Update inventory transactions and freezer locations within SAP.
Perform cycle counts, maintain inventory accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
Package finished products and fulfill sample requests from frozen inventory.
Load, unload, and organize materials, packaging supplies, and freezer trailers.
Verify freezer trailers are operating correctly and maintaining safe temperatures.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment, including ice removal and adherence to air-lock procedures.
Support shipping preparation activities, including palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and shipment staging.
Adhere to all safety, quality, Kosher, and Halal requirements.