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Operator Fermentation Nights

Chr. Hansen


Job Location:

West Allis, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 25
Posted: 27 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Interested in a career that matters

In our Fermentation department youll join a team responsible for critical production stepsincluding sanitizing pelletizing/freezedrying mixing separating and monitoringto ensure safe precise and highquality output. The team collaborates closely troubleshoots equipment or process issues and supports each other across trained areas. Youll also contribute to continuous improvement using Lean principles and help develop peers through training and knowledge sharing.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Operator in Fermentation youll play a central role in operating adjusting sanitizing and monitoring specialized equipment used to produce highquality microbial products. Your work ensures process consistency compliance with GMP standards and seamless production flow. Youll contribute directly to product quality safety and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:
Preparing operating adjusting cleaning and sanitizing fermentation and processing equipment.
Mixing raw materials overseeing fermentation runs and completing downstream separation and bulk packaging.
Handling materialsincluding transporting product in and out of -55C freezers; stacking labeling and verifying lot/batch numbers for traceability.
Collecting and submitting samples for Quality Control testing.
Following GMPs ISO safety protocols sanitary requirements and supporting Kosher/Halal compliance.
Complying with facility hygiene rules (no jewelry nail polish artificial nails/lashes perfumes etc.) and restricted food/beverage and cell phone use.
Completing accurate documentation and data entry for production inventory and quality records.

What Youll Need to Be Successful

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read write and speak English.
Basic math skills including metric conversions.
Ability to read and follow production journals and instructions.
Ability to use basic hand tools (hammer screwdriver wrench) for equipment assembly/disassembly.
Basic computer skills; SAP experience preferred.
Strong communication skills with coworkers regarding process status.
Experience in regulated fermentation or food manufacturing environments preferred but not required.
Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift (preferred).

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Curiosity and drive to learn the process deeplynot just follow steps.
Reliability and pride in producing highquality work.
Strong attention to detail to maintain safety and quality.
Desire to support teammates share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A collaborative team environment focused on learning and continuous improvement.
Opportunities to expand technical skills in fermentation and downstream operations.
A role where your contribution directly supports product quality and customer satisfaction.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

Schedule: 7on/7off rotation on days
MondayFriday: 10hour shifts
SaturdaySunday: 12hour shifts
Overtime: Built into the schedule with additional hours available during offweeks as needed.
Environment: Wet humid dusty or loud conditions; exposure to chemicals airborne particles moving machine parts and extremely cold environments (-55C). Work may occur in small airlocked rooms.
PPE: Required company uniform coveralls dust mask hearing protection hair/beard nets safety glasses gloves safety shoes.
Allergens: Potential exposure to milk/dairy allergens.
Hygiene rules: No jewelry fragrances artificial nails/lashes; restricted food/beverages; no personal cell phones in production areas.
Physical demands: Frequent standing walking kneeling crouching crawling scooping lifting/moving up to 50 lbs; operating equipment and tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate: $19$25 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

Application deadline: 9/4/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well 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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The Chr. Hansen Human Health business supports human health and well-being by bringing microbiome-based probiotic health solutions to life.

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