Associate Operator, Spray Dry Split (3rd Shift) – New Ulm, MN

dsm-firmenich; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Other benefits

Job summary

Associate Operator, Spray Dry Split New Ulm, MN Onsite, with responsibilities in equipment disassembly/reassembly, room sanitation, chemical handling, and pallet movement. Requires GMP/HACCP knowledge and 1–3 years packing experience.

Attention to safety and quality is essential in a fast-paced production setting. Salary is $26.58 per hour with a comprehensive rewards package including retirement plan, health care coverage, PTO, and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED preferred and prior experience handling chemicals.
• Minimum 1–3 years of packing compounding experience and understanding of special formula instructions.
• Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
• Forklift experience and ability to be on your feet up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to lift a 35 lb product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control and exposure to outside temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment as needed during wash-ups and reassembly.
• Clean and sanitize rooms as needed. Titrate chemicals as needed; participate in washing functions during wash times in all areas; accurately package product and perform QC checks, HACCP checks and sampling requirements as needed.
• Move full pallets using the pallet jack.
• Perform all necessary duties of packing powder into bags/super sacs.
• Perform all Quality Control and Safety duties.

Skills

Forklift experience

Standing long hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title and Location

Associate Operator, Spray Dry Split New Ulm, MN Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment as needed during wash-ups and reassembly
• Clean and Sanitize rooms as needed. Titrate chemicals as needed Participate in washing functions during wash times in all areas Accurately package product, perform Quality Control checks, HACCP checks and sampling requirements as needed
• Move full pallets using the pallet jack
• Perform all necessary duties of the packing powder into bags/super sacs
• Perform all Quality Control and Safety duties

Benefits to the Team

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED preferred and prior experience handling chemicals
• Minimum 1-3 years of packing compounding experience and understanding of special formula instructions
• Knowledge of G.M.P’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and H.A.C.C.P (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• Forklift experience and ability to be on your feet up to 90% of the day
• Ability to lift a 35 lb product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control and exposure to outside temperatures

Salary and Benefits

Salary $26.58 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.