Production Operator, 1st Shift - Germantown, WI

DSM-Firmenich; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and floating holidays

Incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Germantown, WI is hiring a Production Operator for 1st shift. You will follow directions from leads to produce ingredients, learn GMPs, and follow standardized formulas for weighing and mixing raw materials.

The role emphasizes food defense and safety, with hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and a base hourly wage of $23.00 plus a broad rewards package as part of a collaborative global team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of production or food service experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification as needed.
• Physical ability to lift 50–80 pounds and climb stairs as required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials for production.
• Package finished products and operate material handling equipment.
• Clean machines and facilities to maintain hygiene.
• Monitor raw materials for conformance and safety protocols.

Skills

Production experience

Food service experience

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Production Operator – 1st Shift

Location: Germantown, WI

As a Production Operator, with directions from the Lead and Supervisor, you will produce various food ingredients, learn good manufacturing practices, and how to follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. Our Production Laborers play a critical role in food defense and food safety. The 1st shift operating hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading materials.
• Packaging of finished products.
• Operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Cleaning of machines and facilities.
• Employees holding this position play a critical role in food defense and food safety. It is the responsibility of the employee to alert upper management to any food safety issues or concerns that they may encounter.
• You’ll play a critical role in assessing raw materials for conformance and consistency.

We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• We offer PTO and Floating Holidays.
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.

You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of production or food service experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to get gain company forklift certification, as necessary.
• Able to repetitively lift 50 to 80 pounds in the form of bags, boxes and six-gallon buckets.
• Employees must be able to climb stairs in production rooms for access to machinery.
• The clean and sanitized environment requires the ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) including a hard hat, eye protection and in some cases, other area specific PPE needs (e.g. ear protection, respirator). Employees may handle hazardous cleaning chemicals.

The hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The hourly wage is $23.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll have you grow too. We’ll make sure you’re growing too?

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.