Production Operator - 2nd Shift - Encapsulation

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we use science to improve lives-helping make food systems healthier, production more sustainable, and everyday products better for people and the planet. In Wausau, our Encapsulation team plays a critical role in producing highquality probiotic products that support this purpose. The team operates and maintains specialized encapsulation equipment, working with care, precision, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. While the role is primarily independent, collaboration and support across the team are key to meeting production goals and ensuring consistent results.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Production Operator - Encapsulation (2nd Shift), you will be responsible for operating encapsulation equipment to produce products that meet Novonesis' quality and safety standards. Your work directly contributes to reliable manufacturing outcomes and ensures our products are produced accurately, safely, and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating encapsulation equipment efficiently and according to established procedures
• Setting up, disassembling, adjusting, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment
• Accurately completing batch records, production journals, and equipment logs
• Verifying lot and batch numbers and ensuring correct labeling of products
• Ensuring product quality and escalating issues when standards are not met
• Assisting other team members in trained areas as production needs require

What You'll Need to Be Successful

To perform well and safely in this role, you will need:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, understand, and follow production journals and procedures
• A strong focus on safety and quality
• Reliability and the ability to work independently

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, the following are considered a plus:

• Prior experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you'll be part of a purposedriven company where your work truly matters. We offer:

• A supportive and safetyfocused team environment
• Opportunities to build skills and grow within manufacturing operations
• A culture that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Shift: 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday, four 10hour shifts (2:30 PM - 12:30 AM)
• Location: Onsite in Wausau, Wisconsin
• Overtime: Available but not required
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift
• Environment: Manufacturing setting with standard production equipment and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $19.00 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: 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