Location: [[Wausau]] State: [[Wisconsin]] Country: [[United States]]

　　Do you want to help improve food and health around the world? At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?   What we can offer you!

　　Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!

　　401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)

　　Work/Life Balance – Will be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)

　　Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy

　　Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)

　　Disability Income Protection

　　Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

　　Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary

　　100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application

　　Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in incentives

　　Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing

　　FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases

　　At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!

　　POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Production Lead, the Production Operator is responsible for all activities related to operating production equipment per the instructions. Also, responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work (SWs) Instructions and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Responsible for performing all job requirements in a safe manner using the required PPE.

　　Responsible for reporting and addressing unsafe behaviors or equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

　　Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping of work area.

　　Demonstrate Lock-Out/Tag-Out compliance.

　　Responsible to follow GMPs and Food Safety compliance to ensure quality products produced are safe to consume.

　　Record operational and production data legibly, accurately and error free on specified forms.

　　Escalate downtime when support is needed.

　　A positive pro-company can-do attitude.

　　Operate equipment within the assigned area and meet production and quality targets daily.

　　Weigh and/or count product accurately.

　　Accurately check in and out materials.

　　Complete Disassembly, Clean, Reassembly (DCRs) safely and efficiently.

　　Follow SOPs and SWs.

　　Maintain 5S.

　　Accurately print labels.

　　Training is being completed on time.

　　Training others as assigned.

　　Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　REQUIREMENTS: The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:

　　High School Diploma along with 1 + year of relevant work experience in a food or dietary supplement manufacturing facility.

　　Be able to work within established routines, methods and procedures under very strict management parameters.

　　Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.

　　Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMP guidelines.

　　Complies with company policies and procedures, maintains regular work attendance.

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　　If this is not the job for you, but you know someone who might fit and be interested, please feel free to share this job link. Thank you for your referral. Deadline for applying is February 29th, 2024.

　　About Chr. Hansen

　　Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.

　　We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.

　　At Chr. Hansen we place importance on diversity, equality and inclusion, and we appreciate difference in perspectives. We therefore encourage everybody to apply no matter race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

　　If you need more information?

　　Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here: https://www.chr-hansen.com/en/career

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