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Encapsulation
 QPS Employment Group | |
20.75
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 United States, Wisconsin, Wausau | |
| 2005 Grand Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Mar 04, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Encapsulation Wage: $20.75/Hour Shift: 2nd Shift Hours: 02:45 PM - 12:45 AM (Monday-Thursday) Reached a dead end at your current job? Check out how this position can create a new path! Join the client company as a 2nd shift Production Operator in Encapsulation, where you'll work a consistent first-shift schedule, operate and maintain critical production equipment, and help deliver high-quality products in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who value teamwork, continuous improvement, and hands-on production work in a clean, safety-driven facility. Encapsulation Responsibilities: - Setting-up (assembling and disassembling), operating, adjusting, cleaning and sanitizing equipment to produce products within quality standards and according to procedures - Accurately measuring and mixing raw materials following batch production recipes and formulations - Performing minimal maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment as required, and when appropriate - Assisting others in the areas trained as required by production demands or by direction of the Supervisor - Printing and applies labels to product. Verifying lot and batch numbers and maintains accurate production records, and equipment logs - Assisting in developing and improving SOPs - Following all workplace safety and sanitization protocols and ensure safe operation of equipment at all times - Participating in safety training and report any incidents or hazards immediately - Participating in continuous improvement activities using Lean concepts and principles - Adhering to Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) requirements when working in environments with airborne contaminants or hazardous materials - Maintaining required PAPR certification and ensure proper care and usage of all personal protective equipment (PPE) - Taking necessary samples for QC testing as needed - Adhering to guidelines as set forth by religious dietary law certifications (Kosher and Halal) Requirements For Encapsulation: - Ability to read, write and speak English - Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system - Ability to read and follow a production journal to produce batches - Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift, preferred - Ability to use basic hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrench) for assembly and disassembly of equipment - Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers regarding the status of the production process - Basic computer skills. ERP system knowledge (SAP), preferred - High School Diploma or GED with experience in a production environment preferred - Working environment includes frequent exposures to wet, humid, dusty, or loud conditions, moving machine parts, fumes or airborne particles and chemicals - Company issued personal protective equipment is expected to be worn at all times while inside the production environment - Work may occur in small rooms with air lock compliance to avoid interdepartmental contamination - Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 50 lbs - Use hands to finger, handle objects, tools or controls and roll bags - Occasionally required to scoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machinery - Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Wausau@qpsemployment.com IND050 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |