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In This Role You'll Make An Impact By
Location: New Berlin, Wisconsin
Application deadline: April 13, 2026
Expected pay range: $19/hour (based on experience and expertise)
Benefits You Will Enjoy
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.
Explore Other Openings
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
In This Role You'll Make An Impact By
- Preparing packaging goods for the filling of finished goods or bulk materials (canisters, pouches, bottles, cartons, bags, drums, totes) according to work instructions.
- Printing labels for products.
- Operating fillers, inkjets, induction sealers, carton makers, blenders, conveyors, grinders, bag sealers, palletizer and scales.
- Verifying lots and batch numbers and dispenses materials into blending vessel.
- Palletizing finished products and stages in proper area for Production Services to store in warehouse.
- Confirming finished products and goods issues in SAP.
- Reviewing processes and methods for continuous and on-going improvements.
- Assisting and performing routine maintenance (i.e. changing gaskets, filters, springs), notifying maintenance and/or Supervisor when necessary.
- Troubleshooting and/or identifying equipment failures or problems.
- Sanitizing equipment with full cleans according to schedule.
- Sampling for QC testing and for customer pre-shipment samples as needed.
- Completing necessary paperwork and/or data entry for production and/or inventory records.
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift, preferred.
- Physical ability to use basic hand tools, stand & walk frequently, lift and/or move objects up to 55 lbs unassisted, occasionally lift up to 75 lbs assisted, knee, crouch, and crawl.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers regarding the status of the production process.
- Basic computer skills. ERP system knowledge (SAP), preferred.
Location: New Berlin, Wisconsin
Application deadline: April 13, 2026
Expected pay range: $19/hour (based on experience and expertise)
Benefits You Will Enjoy
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
- Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- All benefits begin on your first day!
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.
Explore Other Openings
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
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