Support audits, training activities, new product trials, and continuous improvement initiatives across fermentation and downstream processes.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Must-haves for day-one success
High School Diploma or GED.
Strong safety mindset and comfort working in a regulated manufacturing environment with strict sanitation and documentation requirements.
Technical aptitude, including ability to read detailed production journals, follow procedures, and perform basic metric math (weights and volumes).
Basic computer skills for navigating internal systems; experience with SAP or similar systems is beneficial.
Ability to communicate clearly, provide feedback, and support team performance on a night shift.
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Experience in regulated industries such as food, biotech, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
Forklift or pallet walker experience (training provided on-site if needed).
Interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or helping train and develop others.
Curiosity and motivation to deeply understand processes, not just execute tasks.
What We Offer
At Novonesis, you’ll join a collaborative manufacturing culture where teamwork, ownership, and learning matter. We offer structured training, cross-functional support, and opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills. You’ll work alongside experienced operators and supervisors who are committed to developing talent and continuously improving how we operate.
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
Operations: 24/7/365 manufacturing environment supporting the global food supply.
Shift patterns: 7-on/7-off rotation, including 10-hour weekday shifts and 12-hour weekend shifts (specific assignment discussed during interviews).
Work environment: Factory setting that can be wet, loud, dusty, or extremely cold (down to -55°C), including clean-room conditions.
Physical demands: Prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and physical tasks such as scooping, kneeling, and working around machinery.
Policies: Strict no jewelry, no fragrance, and no false nails/lashes policy; cell phones stored in lockers to maintain safety and quality compliance.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $25–$32 per hour, based on experience.
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare savings account option
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day
Relevant information
Location: West Allis, WI, USA
Application deadline: 11/27/26
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
