Operator I

Givaudan; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Givaudan in the United States seeks a manufacturing operator to support batch preparation and material movements across multiple technologies. You will handle powder blending, liquid reactions, and drying processes while maintaining sanitation standards and compliance with GMP, safety, and quality policies.

You will prepare materials, stage shipments, and operate or troubleshoot equipment per SOPs. Lift requirements up to 55 lbs and potential respirator use are part of the role, with forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 55 lbs.
• Position may require respirator usage; you must be medically certified to wear a respirator.
• Forklift operation skills preferred.
• SAP, bar coding/scanning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products according to predefined process order instructions to meet specific quality standards.
• Understand and comply with proper equipment, product and work area sanitation policies.
• Prepares final packaging for shipment of materials.
• Selects appropriate intermediate or raw materials, performs proper transactions for consuming materials into batch following order of addition.
• Moves material in various size containers that weigh up to 3,000lbs using material moving equipment, including fork lift truck, manual manipulation, pulling, pushing, breaking and rolling drums.
• Work in accordance with GMP, Food Safety, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.
• Assemble, operate, and/or trouble shoot equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• May be assigned to warehouse, shipping or receiving to perform movement, loading/unloading, staging of raw materials and returns using a warehouse management system.
• Handles containers, drums, and pails of material while staging, storing, loading and unloading.
• Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work performance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Strong communication

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Bar coding/scanning

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Pay Rate:

$22.00/hr + $1 shift differential

BASIC FUNCTION

• Responsible for batch preparation & material movements across several different technologies including, but not limited to, powder blending, liquid reactions, and drying operations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (performs One Or More Of The Following)

• Manufacture products according to predefined process order instructions to meet specific quality standards.
• Understand and comply with proper equipment, product and work area sanitation policies.
• Prepares final packaging for shipment of materials.
• Selects appropriate intermediate or raw materials, performs proper transactions for consuming materials into batch following order of addition.
• Moves material in various size containers that weigh up to 3,000lbs using material moving equipment, including but not limited to fork lift truck, manual manipulation, pulling, pushing, breaking and rolling drums.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, Food Safety, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.
• Assemble, operate, and/or trouble shoot equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• May be assigned to the warehouse, shipping or receiving to perform the responsibilities of the proper movement, loading and unloading, and/or staging of raw materials, supplies, containers and returns using a warehouse management system.
• Handles containers, drums, and pails of material while staging, storing, loading and unloading.
• Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work performance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Primary Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 55 lbs.
• Position may potentially require respirator usage; If position requires respirator usage, you must be medically certified to wear a respirator
• Forklift operation skills preferred
• SAP, bar coding/scanning experience preferred

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products
• Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking and following instructions with moderate supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to understand work procedures, methods, use of required equipment and computerized work instructions
• Ability to operate automated filling equipment
• Familiar with basic warehousing procedures
• Must be able to follow written and flow-charted instructions

Benefits

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.