Production Operator - 1st Shift - Waukesha, WI

Production Operator- 1st Shift
Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM.

Location: Waukesha, WI

With direction from the ALO and Supervisor, produces various food ingredients, learning good manufacturing practices, and how to follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. Sets up, and controls processes, i.e., blending, drying, and filtration. Completes appropriate documentation.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key responsibilities:

Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in performing all tasks.
Works to SHE standards and encourages fellow colleagues to work to the same standards.
Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP and SHE instructions and guidelines. Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks.
Sets up, calibrates, and monitors instruments, i.e., pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, thermometers, and metal detection devices.
Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e., pumps, mills, grinders, valves, etc. Clean utensils, vessels, and lines.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.
Sets up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOP’s), understands and executes operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers and process sequences while documenting steps and other records.
Identifies and takes appropriate action for variations in raw materials, foreign debris, color changes, smell, moisture, and temperature variations.

What we bring:

$24.00 base hourly rate
Paid holidays, 18 days of paid time off plus 2 floating holidays plus company paid holidays
Full healthcare benefits including medical care, dental care, eye care and life insurance (eligible on first day – no waiting period)
401K with generous company match

What you bring:

High School Diploma/GED
Must be 18 years old to work in a plant job
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. as needed throughout the shift
Basic computer skills
At least one year production or food service experience preferre

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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