Flavor Production Operator — Precision Mixing & Packaging

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; South Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in South Brunswick, NJ, is hiring a Production Operator to control or operate machinery along the production line, including weighing, blending and filling flavors.

This on-site role requires strong attention to safety, GMP/HACCP knowledge, ability to read instructions on shop floor papers, and accuracy with scales to 0.001 g. The job involves lifting heavy materials and possible forklift operation, with cross-training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading, computer skills, and able to read English.
• Must be safety and quality focused.
• Must be able to use of scale having accuracy of 0.001 grams and weigh small amounts of material accurately.
• Able to understand and use the metric system, including conversion of weights.
• Must be able to follow directions and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to wear respirator.
• Ability to operate forklift and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lift 25 kg containers and handle 200kg drums and 50 kg bags.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high odor, team oriented environment.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 2nd (3:30pm-11:50pm) and 3rd (11:30pm-7:50am) shift hours with required early, late and Saturday OT.

Responsibilities

• Control or operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line.
• Compound solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending, mixing and sifting/milling, and packing of chemicals by following instructions on shop floor papers.
• Fill flavor samples and finish goods containers as per paperwork and process in the inventory system.
• Back flush the quantity of raw materials used from inventory in systems including SAP and IFFMan.
• Print and put required labels on stock containers, QC samples and samples for shipping.
• Replenish inventory as necessary.
• Participate in cross training programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Weighing accuracy

Reading / comprehension

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

IFFMan

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in South Brunswick, NJ, is hiring a Production Operator to control or operate machinery along the production line, including weighing, blending and filling flavors.

This on-site role requires strong attention to safety, GMP/HACCP knowledge, ability to read instructions on shop floor papers, and accuracy with scales to 0.001 g. The job involves lifting heavy materials and possible forklift operation, with cross-training opportunities.