Production Operator - Encapsulation

Novonesis; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Health, Dental, Vision & Lifeinsurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation + 12 +

Wellness Time

Job summary

Novonesis in Wisconsin is seeking an Encapsulation Operator to produce capsules safely, accurately, and in full GMP compliance. You will operate encapsulation equipment, document production, and work with Quality and Maintenance to sustain quality and efficiency.

The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, basic math conversions, and the use of simple hand tools. This is a 2nd shift, on-site position with a strong teamwork focus and commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to read and follow a production journal to batch produce accurately.
• Ability to use basic hand tools for equipment assembly/disassembly.
• Strong communication with team about production status.
• Ability to apply metric weight and volume conversions.
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate encapsulation equipment per SOPs.
• Monitor production processes for quality and GMP compliance.
• Document production activities in the production journal.
• Identify and communicate process or equipment issues.
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations.

Skills

English literacy

Production journal reading

Use basic hand tools

Effective communication

Math conversions

LOTO procedures

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Join our Encapsulation Team and be part of a close-knit, production-focused group dedicated to producing high-quality capsules safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP standards. Our team includes Encapsulation Operators and a Lead or Senior Operator, and we work closely with Supervision, Quality, and Maintenance to support Novonesis' purpose through reliable and consistent production.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Encapsulation Operator , you play a key operational role in ensuring capsules are produced safely, accurately, and to specification. Your work directly impacts product quality, regulatory compliance, and overall production efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating encapsulation equipment in accordance with approved SOPs
• Monitoring production processes to ensure consistent quality and GMP compliance
• Accurately documenting production activities in the production journal
• Identifying and communicating process or equipment issues to the team
• Supporting safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to read and follow a production journal to produce batches accurately
• Ability to use basic hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench) for equipment assembly and disassembly
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers regarding production status
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including metric weight and volume conversions
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Previous experience in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing or production environment
• Willingness to learn new processes and equipment
• Comfort working in a team-based production setting

What We Offer

• A stable, hands‑on role in a collaborative production environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop within manufacturing operations
• Support from experienced colleagues across Production, Quality, and Maintenance
• A workplace culture focused on safety, quality, and teamwork

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Work hours: 2:30PM-12:30AM, Monday-Thursday (4 day work week)
• Work location: On-site
• Physical requirements: Standing for most of the workday
• Work environment: Powdery materials, machine and air noise
• Temperature-controlled production area

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary: $25 per hour plus shift premium
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeksofvacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings accountoption
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant information

• Application deadline: 11/6/26

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.

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.