Material Handler

IFF; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on manufacturing environment

Safety and continuous improvement

End-to-end production exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Jacksonville, FL (On-site). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

We execute bulk loading, blending, packaging, and logistics activities with a safety-first culture. If you thrive in a hands-on industrial setting and meet the forklift certification requirement, you’ll fit right in.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Forklift certification with demonstrated ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards consistently.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced industrial setting with physical job demands.
• Proactive mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute bulk loading and unloading operations for tank trucks, railcars, ISO tanks, and raw material containers ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Perform product blending activities following established formulas, procedures, and quality specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Package finished goods into appropriate container sizes and prepare materials for shipment and distribution.
• Support logistics operations by staging products and loading trailers for off-site warehouse and customer deliveries.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished products safely across the facility.
• Collect and manage product samples to support quality control and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete required paperwork in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 standards and internal processes.
• Adhere strictly to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent:

Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based on Jacksonville, FL (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Execute bulk loading and unloading operations for tank trucks, railcars, ISO tanks, and raw material containers ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Perform product blending activities following established formulas, procedures, and quality specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Package finished goods into appropriate container sizes and prepare materials for shipment and distribution.
• Support logistics operations by staging products and loading trailers for off-site warehouse and customer deliveries.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished products safely across the facility.
• Collect and manage product samples to support quality control and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete required paperwork in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 standards and internal processes.
• Adhere strictly to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Forklift certification with demonstrated ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail for documentation and reporting.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards consistently.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced industrial setting with physical job demands.
• Proactive mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

How You Would Stand Out

• Prior experience in blending, chemical manufacturing, or batch processing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 documentation and compliance practices.
• Experience handling bulk materials, tank systems, or railcar operations.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with hands-on operations.
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to end-to-end production, blending, and logistics processes.
• Career growth opportunities within operations and manufacturing.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more