• Production Operator

    Actalent (Waterloo, WI)


    Production Operator

     

    2nd shift from 2:00-10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with a $1/hr shift differential

     

    3rd shift from 10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, with a $2/hr shift differential

    Job Description

    This role involves completing fluid bed spray drying operations within a sophisticated multi-story process. The operator will play a key role in transforming raw materials into finished products while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate fluid bed spray drying equipment across five floors, ensuring proper product dispensing, dispersal, and drying.

    + Inspect and clean chambers, filters, and vacuum areas as part of the drying process.

    + Conduct monthly changeovers, which include thorough cleaning of equipment.

    + Monitor and adjust process performance to optimize production.

    + Communicate effectively with staff to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency are upheld.

    + Work under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with GMP, SOP, and production in a chemical or cleanroom environment.

    + Proficiency in food industry operations as a compounder, operator, or technician.

    + Strong numerical skills for weighing and mixing products.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma required.

    + 1-3+ years of work experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

    Work Environment

    The work environment includes shifts in a cleanroom-like manufacturing setting. The available shifts are: 2nd shift from 2:00-10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with a $1/hr shift differential, and 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, with a $2/hr shift differential. The facility offers an open office space, a lab area, and upcoming expansion opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K, along with a PTO accrual system starting at 80 hours in the first year.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Waterloo,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.