Production Operator-Stick Pack at Novonesis, Wausau, WI
Production Operator-Stick Pack at Novonesis in Wausau, WI. Full-time. $19 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.
Interested in a career that matters?
Ready to put your mechanical skills to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork matter every day?
As a Production Operator on our Stick Pack team in Wausau, Wisconsin, you will work alongside a team of operators to package powder products into foil sticks. Together, you will help keep packaging equipment running safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation, clear communication, and a strong focus on quality.
The role & your impact
In this operational role, you will be an important part of the day-to-day production process. You will operate Stick Packaging equipment, follow established procedures, help maintain equipment, and ensure production activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Your key responsibilities in this role
- Safely operate Stick Packaging equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
- Package powder into foil sticks while supporting safe and efficient production.
- Follow daily routines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble machines according to established procedures.
- Accurately complete and review required production documentation.
- Communicate effectively with your three-operator team to maintain safety, quality, and production flow.
What you’ll need to be successful in this role
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Ability to read and write English.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) knowledge or experience.
- Ability to reprioritize tasks throughout the day as production needs change.
- A reliable, safety-minded approach and willingness to speak up when you identify a safety or quality concern.
Additional skills & interests we value
- A quality-focused mindset.
- Interest in suggesting improvements to equipment, workflows, or production processes.
- A collaborative approach to working closely with a small production team.
- Willingness to learn and develop your manufacturing and equipment troubleshooting skills.
What we offer you
You will join a collaborative production environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are part of how we work every day. This role offers hands-on experience with packaging equipment, opportunities to strengthen your mechanical and troubleshooting capabilities, and the chance to contribute ideas that improve our processes.
Working conditions
- Shift: 2nd Shift
- Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2:30PM - 12:30AM. Four 10-hour shifts
- Work location: Onsite in Wausau, Wisconsin.
- Environment: Climate-controlled manufacturing setting.
- Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
- Overtime: Available but not required.
Compensation & benefits
- Starting pay: $19 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
Application deadline
Please apply by November 27, 2026 .
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.
Explore other openings
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