Night-Shift Niro Lead Operator — Lead Dryer & Team Builder

Actus Nutrition; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is seeking a Niro Lead Operator to oversee the dryer system and coordinate the Niro Team on 12‑hour night shifts (6pm–6am). Pay is $30.00 per hour.

The role focuses on meeting quality specs, safety, and production efficiency while maintaining documentation and supporting team members. Responsibilities include leading a cross-functional team, recording production data, monitoring CIP/status, and performing in-process testing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional production teams.
• Ability to monitor production quality and safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a cross-functional team (Dryer, Addback, Packaging, Tote Fill, Warehouse).
• Maintain production records and ensure customer specs compliance.
• Monitor dryer performance, CIP status, and product quality.
• Conduct in-process testing (pH, protein, moisture, fat, cholesterol).
• Troubleshoot bagging issues and ensure proper materials and placarding.
• Manage inventory movements and assist with formula adjustments and PMs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Dryer Equipment

Process Testing Tools

Job description

Actus Nutrition in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is seeking a Niro Lead Operator to oversee the dryer system and coordinate the Niro Team on 12‑hour night shifts (6pm–6am). Pay is $30.00 per hour.

The role focuses on meeting quality specs, safety, and production efficiency while maintaining documentation and supporting team members. Responsibilities include leading a cross-functional team, recording production data, monitoring CIP/status, and performing in-process testing.