Maintenance Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Operator to complete fluid bed spray drying operations. This role involves working with a complex fluid bed process that spans five stories and requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete fluid bed spray drying operations.
• Dispense product on the 1st floor.
• Disperse product in powder form on the 2nd floor.
• Inspect, clean filters, and vacuum the dryer chamber on the 3rd floor.
• Manage the fluid bed process on the 4th floor.
• Install filters on the 5th floor to catch product from leaving the facility.
• Perform changeovers and clean equipment once a month.
• Monitor, adjust, and measure process performance to ensure optimal production.
• Communicate with all staff to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Handle raw eggs, ensuring they go through pasteurization and into the fluid bed process.
• Use scales for mixing products and maintain accurate measurements.
• Potentially operate the egg breaking room conveyor system in the future.
• Conduct proof of concept testing in the pilot scale lab before commercial manufacturing.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, chemical handling, and cleanroom environments.
• Experience as a compounder/operator, technician, or with weighing operations.
• Ability to work with numbers and use scales accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1-3 years of work experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Technical Associates Degree and/or relevant operations experience preferred.
• Reliable, motivated, and looking for growth opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Fort Atkinson,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $23 - $25