Location:USA : Madison
State:Wisconsin
Country:USA

Our purpose points 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.

We're here to better our world with biology.

*This position will be a temp-to-hire assignment processed through a staffing agency*

Join us as our new Operator - Temp to Hire

The Operator is responsible for processing bacterial cultures that meet or exceed company quality standards (cGMP) These activities include: disassembly, assembly, cleaning, and operation of the freeze dryers, the mill and packaging equipment.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Displaying and promoting positive safety behaviors, uses proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment and procedures that ensure self and others go home safe each day.
• Ensuring that all personal safety, quality and assigned training is up to date and in compliance.
• Performing production activities at an entry level by operating equipment, cleaning, following the instructions of the supervisor and following all SOPs to ensure product will meet established specifications.
• Performing aseptic technique.
• Communicating manufacturing process status to other operators on shift and the shift supervisor by informing him/her of any delays, equipment problems, or deviations so that the issues can be addressed.
• Accurately documents all production activities by completing production batch record for every batch.
• Contributing to the review and writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Communicating with other production operators to inform them of current activities at shift exchange.
• Assisting in maintaining accurate inventories of finished products and may assist with cycle counts to ensure that inventory quantities in the system match actual numbers.
• Assisting with warehouse activities including after-hours shipping and receiving.
• Safely moving equipment, product, and materials with powered pallet jacks.
• Assisting in fermentation as needed and to cover call-ins or absences as necessary.
• Completing all tasks assigned to assist in the operation and profitability of the company.
• Supporting and follows the policy of reporting incidents, near misses and improvement possibilities.
• Reporting any quality deviations or non-conformances observed to supervisor.

To succeed you must hold:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 1 year+ of similar experience in an industrial production environment.
• Requires good analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to suggest the solutions that will solve problems.
• Must be able to communicate to the team when needed. This includes written and verbal communication.
• Requires good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform in teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Requires computer literacy and ability to use email system.
• Requires accuracy, an excellent detail orientation, initiative to work at a steady pace with deadlines, and a flexible can-do attitude.
• Requires good oral and basic written communication skills to provide information to others by telephone, written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Requires a high degree of manual dexterity with good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 20 Kilos.
• Requires ability to safely operate mechanized equipment, such as lift trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Requires ability to work varying shift patterns and overtime with frequent changes in production plans.

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Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

Application deadline: 7/5/2024

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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