Production Operator

Interested in a career that matters?

Join us as our newest Production Operator

Under the direction of the Production Lead, the Production Operator is responsible for all activities related to operating production equipment per the instructions. Also, responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work (WIs) Instructions and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Responsible for performing all job requirements in a safe manner using the required PPE.

• Responsible for reporting and addressing unsafe behaviors or equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

• Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping of work area.

• Demonstrate Lock-Out/Tag-Out compliance.

• Responsible to follow GMPs and Food Safety compliance to ensure quality products produced are safe to consume.

• Participate and execute sanitation duties to ensure sanitary production areas are maintained in accordance with our GMP's.

• Record operational and production data legibly, accurately and error free on specified forms.

• Escalate downtime when support is needed.

• A positive pro-company can-do attitude.

• Operate equipment within the assigned area and meet production and quality targets daily.

• Weigh and/or count product accurately.

• Accurately check in and out materials.

• Complete Disassembly, Clean, Reassembly (DCRs) safely and efficiently.

• Follow SOPs and WIs.

• Maintain 5S.

• Accurately print labels.

• Training is being completed on time.

• Training others as assigned.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

To succeed you must hold:

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:

• High School Diploma along with 1 + year of relevantwork experience in a food or dietary supplement manufacturing facility.

• Be able to work within established routines, methods and procedures under very strict management parameters.

• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.

• Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMP guidelines.

• Complies with company policies and procedures, maintains regular work attendance.

• Other duties as required.

Location: Madison, Wisconsin (On-site)

Application deadline: July 31, 2026

Expected salary range: $20-21/hour

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!

• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

• 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.

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