Lead Operator - 2Nd Shift - Blending

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, our production teams play a vital role in delivering high‑quality products that support our purpose of creating sustainable solutions for a better world. As part of the Blending team in Wausau, you will work hands‑on with equipment and processes that ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The team works closely together on the production floor, supporting one another through daily operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to keep our manufacturing running smoothly.

The Role & Your Impact

As Lead Operator - Blending (2nd Shift), you will take an active role in operating and maintaining blending equipment while supporting and guiding team members during daily production. This is a hands‑on, operational role where quality, safety, and teamwork are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operating blending equipment and performing basic troubleshooting to maintain production flow.
• Supporting and guiding team members by clarifying expectations and daily routines on the production floor.
• Disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling machines according to established procedures.
• Accurately completing and reviewing all required production documentation.
• Ensuring products meet quality standards by following batch recipes, formulations, and GMP requirements.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation/Production Practices (GDP).
• Lock Out Tag Out experience or willingness to follow LOTO procedures.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to reprioritize tasks throughout the shift to meet production demands.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience coaching or supporting peers on the production floor.
• Comfort speaking up about safety, quality, or process improvements.
• Interest in continuous improvement and contributing ideas to improve workflows.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and safety‑focused manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to build leadership skills by supporting and guiding team members.
• Ongoing learning and development within a global biotechnology company.
• A culture where quality, teamwork, and improvement are valued.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Shift pattern: 4 × 10‑hour shifts, Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM - 12:30 AM.
• Location: On‑site in Wausau, WI.
• Overtime: Available but not required.
• Work environment: Manufacturing setting, climate controlled.
• Physical demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 10 hours per shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25.00 per hour plus shift premium.
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

• Application deadline: 6/12/26

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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We 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.

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If 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