Compounder, 2nd Shift - Lakeland, FL

dsm-firmenich; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Annual incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Compounder for the 2nd shift to operate filling equipment and blend chemicals to create flavors and fragrances. You'll work with DeltaV, SAP, pumps, filters, and scales, following GMP/HACCP and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years packing/compounding, forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and be comfortable in a temperature-variable facility. We offer comprehensive benefits and a rewarding total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED preferred.
• 1–3 years packing and compounding experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Forklift experience; able to stand 90% of the day.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a facility with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate drum filling machine, centrifuge, cross site bulk transfers, DeltaV, department pumps, filters and scales.
• Read blending instructions and blend chemicals to create flavor or fragrance products.
• Operate pumps, filters, scales and computer systems to blend chemicals precisely.
• Issue material and resolve SAP transfer orders, inventory discrepancies and material losses.
• Use a computer to check formula information, material availability, post batches, and print labels.
• Follow safety, quality and operational procedures when using tools and equipment.

Skills

Packing and compounding experience

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Forklift experience

Lift 50 lbs

Temperature-variable environment

Education

High School Diploma / GED preferred

Tools

DeltaV

SAP

Scales

Computer systems

Job description

Job Title: Compounder – 2nd Shift

Location: Lakeland, FL

Come join our team as a Compounding Technician at our Citrus Center of Excellence at dsm-firmenich. Here, you will work with the best ingredients on the planet making over 900 flavors and scents. Come join the team and feel empowered knowing you are contributing to lives of many across the planet! The operating hours are Monday to Friday, 3:00PM to 11:30PM EST.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Operate drum filling machine, centrifuge, cross site bulk transfers, DeltaV, department pumps, filters and scales.
• Accurately read blending instructions and blend chemicals in a precise manner to create flavor or fragrance product.
• Operate department pumps, filters, scales and computer systems in order to accurately and properly blend chemicals in at precise manner to create flavor product.
• Ability to issue material and resolve SAP related issues associated with transfer orders, inventory discrepancies and material losses.
• Utilize a computer to obtain detailed formula information and availability of raw materials, post batches, check inventory and print labels.
• Ensure understanding of all safety, quality and operational procedures, in order to utilize tools, equipment, electronic/computer systems in compounding and container filling.

We Offer

• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

You Bring

• High School Diploma / GED preferred and prior experience handling chemicals.
• Minimum 1-3 years of packing and compounding experience and understanding of special formula instructions.
• Knowledge of GMP’s (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 35lb product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold).

The hourly pay rate provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The hourly pay rate is $22.00 to $26.00.

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.