Associate Operator, Blending Powder Packer (1st Shift) - New Ulm, MN

dsm-firmenich; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich in New Ulm, MN seeks an Associate Operator, Blending Powder Packer to join a detail-oriented manufacturing team. The role emphasizes quality control, safety, accurate measurement and labeling of finished material, and maintaining a smooth production flow under pressure.

You will palletize finished product, take lab samples, complete paperwork, sanitation, labeling, and CCP inspections. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, wear PPE, and work as

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively and stand for long periods.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE per company policy.
• Basic math skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished product
• Take samples to the lab for testing
• Complete process order paperwork
• Complete sanitation processes
• Ensuring proper labeling of finished product
• Complete CCP's and pre-operational inspections

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Respirator PPE

Basic math

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Job description

Associate Operator, Blending Powder Packer

New Ulm, MN

Onsite

Blending Packer is needed in a detail-oriented and efficient team at DSM- Firmenich. As a Blending Packer you will need a strong understanding of quality control and safety protocols to handle our product with the utmost care. A packer will also need to be able to accurately measure and label finished material throughout the process. Being able to work efficiently under pressure enables the company to meet tight deadlines and keep a smooth production flow.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Palletize finished product
• Take samples to the lab for testing
• Complete process order paperwork
• Complete sanitation processes
• Ensuring proper labeling of finished product
• Complete CCP's and pre-operational inspections

We bring

• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the flavor industries
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Ability to Lift 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE per company policy
• Basic math skills
• Detail oriented
• Team oriented

Salary $24.04-$25.00 per hour.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Dsm-firmenich

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.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

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.

Agency statement

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.