Production Operator - Blending
Novonesis
Summary
As a Blending Operator, you will be a key contributor to daily production operations. Your work ensures that products are manufactured safely, accurately, and in compliance with quality, GMP, and regulatory standards.
Job description
The Role & Your Impact
As a Blending Operator, you will be a key contributor to daily production operations. Your work ensures that products are manufactured safely, accurately, and in compliance with quality, GMP, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up, operating, adjusting, cleaning, and sanitizing blending equipment according to procedures
- Accurately weighing and mixing raw materials based on batch recipes and formulations
- Printing, applying, and verifying product labels, lot numbers, and batch records
- Performing basic and preventative maintenance (PM) and identifying equipment issues
- Taking samples for Quality Control testing as required
- Maintaining accurate production records, equipment logs, and inventory documentation
- Assisting in SOP development and continuous improvement activities using Lean principles
- Supporting other operators as needed to meet production demands
- Following all safety protocols, GMP requirements, and standardized work procedures
- Adhering to Kosher and Halal dietary law certification guidelines
- Properly using PPE, including Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR), and maintaining required certifications
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Ability to apply basic math skills, 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; ERP system experience (SAP) is preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers regarding production status
- Ability to use basic hand tools for equipment assembly and disassembly
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated or food production environment
- 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
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
- Shift: Weekend Shift
- Hours: 5:00AM-5:00PM, Friday-Sunday
- Work location: Wausau, WI (On-site)
- Physical demands: Frequent movement and lifting of materials ranging from 1 kg up to 50 kg
- Work environment: Manufacturing setting with equipment, noise, and airborne materials
- Team-based work: All blending operations are performed by two people working together
- Safety requirements: Use of PPE and PAPR in designated environments; adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Ability to apply basic math skills, 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; ERP system experience (SAP) is preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers regarding production status
- Ability to use basic hand tools for equipment assembly and disassembly
Benefits
- 401(k) with 9% match
- 3 weeks vacation
- 12 holidays
- 2 weeks wellness time
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits begin first day
Company overview
Novonesis is a global biotechnology leader formed in January 2024 through the historic merger of two Danish bioscience icons, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. As the world's leading biosolutions partner, the company leverages the power of biology to transform how we produce, consume, and live. With approximately 10,000 employees worldwide, Novonesis operates across more than 30 industries, providing innovative biological solutions that address global challenges in food systems, human health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. The company's extensive biological toolbox includes enzymes, microbes, probiotics, and functional proteins that enable customers to create more sustainable products and processes. Novonesis serves diverse sectors including food and beverages, household care, agriculture, animal health, and human health, helping businesses reduce chemical use, lower carbon emissions, and improve resource efficiency while delivering better products to consumers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Novonesis is positioned to lead the global biosolutions revolution, driving positive change for both business and society.