About this opportunity
Novonesis lists this Production Operator - Encapsulation opportunity in wausau, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Interested in a career that matters?
Join our
Encapsulation Team
and be part of a close‑knit, production‑focused group dedicated to producing high‑quality capsules safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP standards. Our team includes Encapsulation Operators and a Lead or Senior Operator, and we work closely with Supervision, Quality, and Maintenance to support Novonesis’ purpose through reliable and consistent production.
The Role & Your Impact
As an
Encapsulation Operator
, you play a key operational role in ensuring capsules are produced safely, accurately, and to specification. Your work directly impacts product quality, regulatory compliance, and overall production efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating encapsulation equipment in accordance with approved SOPs
Monitoring production processes to ensure consistent quality and GMP compliance
Accurately documenting production activities in the production journal
Identifying and communicating process or equipment issues to the team
Supporting safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to read and follow a production journal to produce batches accurately
Ability to use basic hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench) for equipment assembly and disassembly
Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers regarding production status
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including metric weight and volume conversions
Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Previous experience in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing or production environment
Willingness to learn new processes and equipment
Comfort working in a team‑based production setting
What We Offer
A stable, hands‑on role in a collaborative production environment
Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop within manufacturing operations
Support from experienced colleagues across Production, Quality, and Maintenance
A workplace culture focused on safety, quality, and teamwork
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
Shift: 2nd Shift
Work hours: 2:30PM-12:30AM, Monday-Thursday (4 day work week)
Work location: On‑site
Physical requirements: Standing for most of the workday
Work environment: Powdery materials, machine and air noise
Temperature‑controlled production area
Compensation & Benefits
Expected base salary:
$25 per hour plus shift premium
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:
11/6/26
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 weve gotten so far. And it’s 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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Who can apply
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