**Production Operator- 1st Shift** **Waukesha, WI** **On Site** **Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM** **Job Band K** With direction from the ALO and Supervisor, produces various food ingredients, learning good manufacturing practices, and how to follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. Sets up, and controls processes, i.e., blending, drying, and filtration. Completes appropriate documentation. **Your Ke** **y Responsibilities** **:** + Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in performing all tasks. + Works to SHE standards and encourages fellow colleagues to work to the same standards. + Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP and SHE instructions and guidelines. Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks. + Sets up, calibrates, and monitors instruments, i.e., pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, thermometers, and metal detection devices. + Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e., pumps, mills, grinders, valves, etc. Clean utensils, vessels, and lines. + Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations. + Sets up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOP’s), understands and executes operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers and process sequences while documenting steps and other records. + Identifies and takes appropriate action for variations in raw materials, foreign debris, color changes, smell, moisture, and temperature variations. **We Offer:** + $24.00 base hourly rate + Paid holidays, 18 days of paid time off plus 2 floating holidays plus company paid holidays + Full healthcare benefits including medical care, dental care, eye care and life insurance (eligible on first day – no waiting period) + 401K with generous company match **You Bring:** + High School Diploma/GED + Must be 18 years old to work in a plant job + Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. as needed throughout the shift + Basic computer skills + At least one year production or food service experience preferred. At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together** . At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.