Production Operator - 1st Shift - Waukesha, WI

dsm-firmenich Belvidere NJ; Waukesha (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Production Operator for the 1st shift in Waukesha, WI. This role involves operating equipment, ensuring safety, and following processes to produce various food ingredients. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and some production experience. The company offers competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on inclusion.

Benefits

Paid holidays

18 days of paid time off

401K with a company match

Full healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• At least one year of production or food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate process and utility equipment hygienically and safely.
• Set up, calibrate, and monitor instruments.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to deviations in process.

Skills

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Location: Waukesha, WI

With direction from the ALO and Supervisor, produces various food ingredients, learning good manufacturing practices, and how to follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. Sets up, and controls processes, i.e., blending, drying, and filtration. Completes appropriate documentation.

Job ID: 75709

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to benefit our People, Customers & Communities and drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, and authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act in a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are prioritized in all tasks.
2. Operate process and utility equipment hygienically and safely, following all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP, and SHE guidelines.
3. Set up, calibrate, and monitor instruments such as pH meters, temperature meters, conductivity meters, hydrometers, thermometers, and metal detection devices.
4. Clean and reassemble equipment including pumps, mills, grinders, valves, utensils, vessels, and lines.
5. Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance.
6. Set up recipes and SOPs, understand and execute operations involving mixing, pH adjustment, transfers, and process sequences, while documenting steps and records.
7. Address variations in raw materials, foreign debris, color, smell, moisture, and temperature.

What We Bring

• $24.00 hourly rate
• Paid holidays, 18 days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, and company-paid holidays
• Full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, eye care, and life insurance (eligible from first day)
• 401K with a company match

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills
• At least one year of production or food service experience preferred

dsm-firmenich is dedicated to inclusion and equal opportunity, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage diverse applications and ensure fair recruitment practices.