Production Operator (Premix) 1st shift, Tonganoxie, KS (USA)

DSM; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Operator for its new facility in Tonganoxie, KS. This role involves handling production activities, operating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, particularly in nutritional or pharmaceutical environments, and possess forklift skills. Join a team committed to innovation in nutrition and health, where your contributions will directly impact the production of essential vitamin premixes. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Paid holidays

18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays

Full healthcare benefits

401K with generous company match

Qualifications

• 6+ months of production experience preferred in a related industry.
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials and monitor packaging systems.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and support larger maintenance work.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production experience

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Production Operator, 1st shift

Location: Tonganoxie, KS

Onsite Monday – Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (May move to 4-10 hour days in the future, 6am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday, To Be Determined)

As a Production Operator at our Brand New (Premix) Animal Nutrition and Health location in Tonganoxie, KS, you will handle all production activities and operate production equipment in accordance with the plant capacity and in conformity with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) requirements, SOP’s, Quality standards and time sequences. Performs all duties associated with the production of custom vitamin premixes. Receives, unloads, stores, delivers and ships raw and finished materials. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience within premix, nutritional or pharmaceutical environment and forklift skills.

Responsibilities:

• Handle raw materials, transport from storage to intake stations, load raw materials as required into the process equipment utilizing different intake stations. Monitor and trouble shoot packaging systems. Additionally, Production Operator employees may be required to print labels, fill silos, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, inspect both raw materials and finished goods as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods.
• Able to work unsupervised at intake stations, utilize forklifts for materials transport and monitor packaging systems.
• Monitor equipment and production process parameters, record process conditions and actions.
• Report disturbances to the Lead Operator or Shift Manager and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns.
• Take raw material and finished good samples and analyze these; decide on operational action to be taken.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and provide support with larger maintenance work when requested, on equipment as necessary to ensure continuous efficient operation of process.

You bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ months’ production experience preferred, preferably in Premix, Nutritional supplements manufacturing or GMP related industry.
• Ability to operate computers. Proficient in the use of MSOffice, Word, and Excel. Ability to use a Touch Screen.
• Forklift experience preferred, Sit down, or Stand up. Also use Electric Pallet Jack.
• Lift 50+ lbs. repetitively. Move bags and containers.
• Knowledge of, adherence to and enforcement of dsm-firmenich Corporate policies addressing Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.

Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as production demand requires including call-ins.

We bring:

• Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays
• Full healthcare benefits day one - medical, dental, eye and life insurance
• 401K with generous company match

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.