Production Operator-Stick Pack

Novonesis; Town of Wausau (WI); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with company contribution

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness Time

Vacation and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Novonesis is seeking a Production Operator to join the Stick Pack team in Wausau, WI. You will operate packaging equipment, document production activities, and help maintain safe, high-quality operations on a 2nd shift schedule.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience with mechanical equipment, GMP/GDP knowledge, and the ability to read and write English. You’ll work with a small team to ensure efficiency and safety while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• LOTO knowledge or experience.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Able to reprioritize tasks as production needs change.
• Safety-minded approach and willingness to speak up about safety or quality concerns.

Aufgaben

• Safely operate Stick Packaging equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Package powder into foil sticks while supporting safe and efficient production.
• Follow daily routines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble machines according to established procedures.
• Accurately complete and review required production documentation.
• Communicate effectively with your three-operator team to maintain safety, quality, and production flow.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Team communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packaging machinery

Jobbeschreibung

Interested in a career that matters?Ready to put your mechanical skills to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork matter every day?As a Production Operator on our Stick Pack team in Wausau, Wisconsin, you will work alongside a team of operators to package powder products into foil sticks. Together, you will help keep packaging equipment running safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation, clear communication, and a strong focus on quality.The role & your impactIn this operational role, you will be an important part of the day-to-day production process. You will operate Stick Packaging equipment, follow established procedures, help maintain equipment, and ensure production activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.Your key responsibilities in this roleSafely operate Stick Packaging equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.Package powder into foil sticks while supporting safe and efficient production.Follow daily routines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Disassemble, clean, and reassemble machines according to established procedures.Accurately complete and review required production documentation.Communicate effectively with your three-operator team to maintain safety, quality, and production flow.What you’ll need to be successful in this roleHigh school diploma or equivalent.Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).Ability to read and write English.Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) knowledge or experience.Ability to reprioritize tasks throughout the day as production needs change.A reliable, safety-minded approach and willingness to speak up when you identify a safety or quality concern.Additional skills & interests we valueA quality-focused mindset.Interest in suggesting improvements to equipment, workflows, or production processes.A collaborative approach to working closely with a small production team.Willingness to learn and develop your manufacturing and equipment troubleshooting skills.What we offer youYou will join a collaborative production environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are part of how we work every day. This role offers hands-on experience with packaging equipment, opportunities to strengthen your mechanical and troubleshooting capabilities, and the chance to contribute ideas that improve our processes.Working conditionsShift: 2nd ShiftSchedule: Monday - Thursday, 2:30PM - 12:30AM. Four 10-hour shiftsWork location: Onsite in Wausau, Wisconsin.Environment: Climate-controlled manufacturing setting.Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 10 hours per shift.Overtime: Available but not required.Compensation & benefitsStarting pay: $19 per hour plus shift premium401(k) with up to a 9% company contributionMinimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness TimeHealth, Dental, Vision & Life insuranceHealthcare savings account optionEmployee assistance programParental leaveTuition reimbursementAll benefits begin on your first dayApplication deadlinePlease apply by November 27, 2026 .Our purpose guides the wayIn 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.Opportunities for everyoneWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.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.Explore other openingsIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career