Lead Operator - Bottling - Weekends

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we produce sciencebased solutions that support the health and wellbeing of people around the world. Our Bottling team in Wausau plays a critical role in this mission by transforming blended probiotic products into finished, highquality goods used in a wide range of downstream applications. You'll join a team of skilled, supportive operators who take pride in doing great work, operating safely, and helping one another succeed. Together, you'll ensure products are manufactured efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

• Safely operating bottling equipment and performing basic troubleshooting.
• Disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling machines according to procedures.
• Accurately completing and reviewing all required production documentation.
• Staying current on all required training and GMP expectations.
• Communicating issues, priorities, and improvement ideas to management and maintenance.
• Supporting and guiding team members by clarifying expectations and daily priorities.
• Your work directly contributes to producing highquality goods that support our customers and uphold Novonesis' commitment to safety, quality, and reliability.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating machinery with a strong understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food, supplements, and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Awareness of Lock Out / Tag Out requirements.
• Strong understanding of personal hygiene standards, especially in food or supplement production.
• Ability to reprioritize tasks throughout the day as conditions change.

• Previous experience in food, supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Comfort supporting and coaching peers on the production floor.
• Willingness to suggest improvements to daily priorities or processes.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and training systems.

• A stable weekend schedule with consistent hours.
• A supportive team environment where safety and quality come first.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and leadership capability on the production floor.
• A role where your reliability and work ethic are truly valued.

• Schedule: Three 12hour shifts (5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Location: Onsite in Wausau (no remote work available).
• Overtime: Often available but not required.
• Work environment: Manufacturing setting; each machine is housed in its own enclosed room, and operators may work an entire shift with limited direct interaction.
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and be on your feet for up to 12 hours per shift.
  • Ability to pass fit testing and wear a Powered AirPurifying Respirator (PAPR) for extended periods of time.

• Application deadline: 5/22/26

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