Dry Blend Packing Operator | 3rd Shift | $1K Sign On Bonus

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a Dry Blending Packer Operator for the 3rd shift in Illinois. You will pack flavors (powders, liquids, emulsions) and work with Batch Compounders to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

Reading labels, handling packaging, and maintaining accurate records are key duties. The role emphasizes food safety, attention to detail, and reliable performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to operate RF scanner and report batch quantities.
• Good attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work safely.
• Follow safety rules, forklift policy and PPE requirements.
• Ability to communicate issues and problems clearly.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Must learn and follow procedures and document records.

Responsibilities

• Pack production batches and monitor equipment for safe operation.
• Record production data on forms and documents accurately.
• Follow sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning.
• Transfer materials and set up equipment and supplies.
• Learn food safety concepts and their importance.
• Report product quality issues to leads or management.
• Maintain safety policies and complete duties without errors.

Skills

Attention to detail

RF scanner usage

Reading batch quantities

Basic math

Forklift safety

Safety procedures

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

Dry Blending Packer Operator 3rd Shift

How You Will Contribute

Position Summary: The Packaging Operator I is responsible for packaging of flavors (powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions and extracts) per directions on each batch ticket. This role is to work closely with the Batch Compounders to package batches with food safety, quality, efficiency and accuracy priorities. This role fills production orders from production equipment such as mixers, spray dryers and blending tanks. Must accurately fill the required packaging type, read and apply labels and follow safety procedures. The role is responsible for packaging the correct finished product quantity with the correct label requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Pack production batches and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Record production and other data accurately on specified forms and documents.
• Follow sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning.
• Transfer materials, set up equipment, supplies and packaging materials efficiently.
• Learn and understand food safety concepts and their importance in making our products.
• Promptly observe and clearly communicate food or other product quality matters to Shift Leads or Management.
• Consistently perform assigned duties in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s safety policies.
• Consistently perform and complete assigned duties without errors or other defects.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Consume required materials using RF scanner and accurately report batch quantities.
• Must have attention to detail and can perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to manually lift 50 lbs. continuously when necessary.
• Must follow safety requirements, forklift policy and wear required PPE.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate when something is wrong and to recognize and report the problem.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to learn and consistently follow operational and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to learn and consistently complete required documentation and record-keeping requirements.

Salary and Shift Details

Hourly Range : $19.50/HR + $1.50 Shift Differential + $1,000 Sign on Bonus

3rd shift Monday - Friday 10p - 6:30a

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.

This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.