Finished Goods Production Operator

About the role

Join us as our new Production Operator in the Finished Goods Production Department at Novonesis. At Novonesis, our Production Operators play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability while contributing to solutions that make a real impact globally.

Responsibilities

• Preparing raw materials for production
• Making sure equipment and processes are monitored and troubleshooted
• Operating plant processing computer systems
• Performing minor repairs and replacing equipment parts
• Testing materials to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
• Operating industrial processing equipment

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient computer literacy
• The ability to move freely around factory and outdoor environments, including pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting
• The ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted
• The ability to manually operate equipment and tools (e.g., turning valves, aligning hoses)
• The willingness to use required PPE, including uniform, hard hat, eye and ear protection, hair/beard nets, and respirator
• The ability to climb stairs and work at heights (ladders, platforms, tanks)
• The ability to enter and work in confined spaces
• The ability to pass a written certification test

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with process control systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• An interest in biotechnology or sustainable production

Skills

• Physical fitness and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of industrial biotechnology principles

Benefits

• Structured certification program with clear progression paths to Operator II and Senior Operator
• Opportunities for career development and internal mobility
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment
• The chance to contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions in industrial biotechnology
• A culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Pay

Hourly Pay: $25.05 base rate

$3.00/hour night shift differential

Schedule

This role follows a rotating shift schedule and involves physical, hands-on work in a production environment. Schedule: 2-week rotation

• Weeks 1–2: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Weeks 3–4: Monday–Thursday, 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Working Conditions

• Operating in both indoor factory and outdoor environments
• Performing physically demanding tasks (lifting, climbing, manual handling)
• Working at heights and in confined spaces
• Using required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave