Production Operator - Planetary Recovery

Are you ready fora new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

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.

Our Production Operators at Novonesis are skilled workers who are tasked with setting up, monitoring, and maintaining equipment and processes in our industrial biotechnology factory. Our industrial biotechnology factory uses microbes (living organisms found in nature) to produce Bio Solutions which are enzymes (produced by fermenting & feeding microbes) and proteins used as food ingredients. The Bio Solutions are used in the production of a variety of products in industries such as food, household care, animal nutrition, biofuels, and more.

The role of the Production Operator is key to ensure safety, quality, and compliance of the production process. Some duties they are tasked with daily include: preparing raw materials, troubleshooting equipment, operating plant processing computers, making minor repairs, replacing parts, and testing materials for quality & compliance.

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficient computer literacy
• Move freely around in the factory and outdoor surroundings, including the ability to push, pull, kneel, and squat
• Lift up to 60 pounds unassisted
• Manually manipulate and use equipment and tools; i.e. turn valves & align hoses
• Use PPE such as but not limited to: uniform, hard hat, eye protection, ear protection, hair net, beard net, & respirator
• Climb stairs and work at heights (ladders, platforms, & tanks)
• Enter & work in a confined space

• 12-hour shifts alternating between days & nights every 2 weeks (6:30-7:00 am/pm)
• 2-2-3 rotation
• Week 1:
  Work Monday and Tuesday, off Wednesday and Thursday, work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Week 2:
  Off Monday and Tuesday, work Wednesday and Thursday, off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hourly Pay Breakdown:

• $25.05 base rate
• +$3/hr night shift differential
• +1.5X Sunday pay rate

Overtime is frequently available

Certification program available (Five modules, each valued at +3% base rate)

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
• PTO: 120 hours of vacation, 80 hours of wellness, & 32 hours of floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• All benefits begin on your first day!

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 dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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