Production Operator

Production Operator

We are seeking a dedicated Production Operator who will play a vital role in our encapsulation process. The successful candidate will be responsible for mixing chemicals and managing production runs while adhering to GMP regulations. This role involves measuring, weighing, documenting, and ensuring cleanliness post-production.

Responsibilities

• Mix and manage chemicals for the encapsulation process.
• Measure, weigh, and document production runs accurately.
• Follow GMP regulations throughout the production process.
• Set up and operate the fluid bed unit, including assembling the pump system.
• Run equipment and oversee production operations while taking necessary readings and adjusting temperature and mixing speed.
• Disassemble and clean units after production is complete.
• Handle and move raw materials, including 55 lbs bags and up to 175 lbs drums, with team lifting assistance.
• Document weight checks and other parameters during production.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience in a production or food/pharmaceutical environment with chemical mixing and SOP adherence.
• Experience in documenting production runs and following batch records, including weights, temperature checks, and mixing speed.
• Strong math skills, including proficiency with decimals for chemical calculations.
• High attention to detail, verified through references.
• High School diploma.
• Reliable work history and attendance, verified through references.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in cleanroom settings with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to work independently in separate production suites to prevent cross-contamination.
• Comfortable working with narcotics and hazardous pharmaceutical compounds.

Work Environment

This role operates within a cleanroom setting, requiring employees to maintain shoes specifically for facility use. Operators will wear provided uniforms, lab coats, hairnets, and booties. The work involves exposure to hazardous chemicals, including narcotics. Production suites are three stories tall, necessitating stair climbing. After production, suites must be power washed and sanitized. Training occurs on the 1st shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Mon-Fri) for approximately 3-4 months before transitioning to 2nd or 3rd shift. Shift differentials of 6% and 10% apply to 2nd and 3rd shifts, respectively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sauk City, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sauk City, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.