Production Technician (Night Shift)

Ohly is one of the world’s leading suppliers of yeast-based specialty ingredients for the global food, fermentation, feed, and health market. It is part of the Associated British Foods Ingredients group (ABFI), providing specialty ingredients to a variety of segments including Food, Beverage, Nutrition, Feed, and Pharma.

Within the model of devolved autonomy operated by Associated British Foods, Ohly develops and implements its own strategy and accounts for its own business success. This empowers our people with great freedom and independence, while enjoying all of the benefits and opportunities that belonging to a global group brings, meaning that individuals and teams can make a real difference within this operating culture.

Ohly Americas is now offering up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus for a Production Technician/Operator for our team in Boyceville Wisconsin USA.

The Production Technicians/Operators are responsible for safe and efficient operation of equipment and systems to produce Specialty Powders and Yeast Extracts. This includes Spray Dryers, Evaporators, Dry and Liquid blenders, Packaging, Separators/Centrifuges, and CIP systems. Operators perform a critical role at Ohly. Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to quickly identify and resolve problems within a team are key.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Detail oriented and organized
• Self-motivated to complete work as part of team
• High School or equivalent education
• Troubleshooting to figure out causes of problems and errors and resolve them
• Oral and written communication skills
• Able to maintain certification to operate a forklift
• Frequently lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, climb, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate tools, objects, and controls
• Computer skills desired, but not required
• Experience with HMI or SCADA control systems is a plus
• Hands-on mechanical skills a plus

We offer excellent Union Benefits including:

• 401K, with employer match up to 6%, no vesting period (i.e. 100% vested) (Eligible after 30 days)
• Additional $40/week contribution to 401K by company even without employee match (Eligible after 1 year)
• Health, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability Insurances
• Generous time off program, including vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Company-paid uniforms, safety boot, and glasses reimbursement
• Opportunity for overtime
• Paid Weekly

Hours/Wages:

• Starting wages; $24.32/hour - $27.50/hour
• $ 0.50 cents/hour night shift differential
• Up to an additional $1.50 per hour when working outside of your regular position.
• 12-hour shifts consisting of 3 days one week and 4 days the next
• 3-day weekend every other weekend
• 8 hours of built-in overtime pay in a 2-week period

Ohly operates based on our values of doing the right thing for our people, customers, and planet. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes colleagues with varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our values while innovating and delighting our customers throughout our global communities.