Operator production 1st shift, Schenectady, NY

dsm-firmenich; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $21/hr

Holiday pay

Paid time off + floating holidays

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

dsm-firmenich AG in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Production Operator for 1st shift. The role involves handling dry premix materials up to 55 lbs, loading blenders, performing final packaging, and sampling per batch requirements.

You will monitor equipment, document issues, and work with a team to ensure a safe, efficient operation. We offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus, Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment where every team member contributes to

Qualifications

• Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials, transport from storage to dispensary, weigh as required, per batch formula, and add to mixer.
• Load blenders, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement; inspect raw materials and finished goods; palletize and store materials.
• Monitor, report, and document equipment failures; record deviations and actions taken.
• Report disturbances to supervisor and inform production adjustments/concerns.
• Take samples of raw materials and finished goods for quality testing.

Skills

Excellent collaboration skills

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Operator, Production - 1st Shift ($2k sign on bonus)

Schenectady, NY (USA)

Monday-Friday, 6AM - 2:30PM

As an Operator, Production, you will be a key part of a diverse workforce. This is a physical role with a lot of variety where you’ll enjoy collaborating with your coworkers to make what we do and how we do it, even better. This will involve handling raw materials (dry pre-mix powders) of up to 55lbs, monitoring equipment and processes, analyzing our products, and carrying out minor maintenance tasks. You’ll be supported by leaders who will listen to your opinions and, with your help, create the best working environment for everyone in the team.

The dsm-firmenich Health, Nutrition and Care (HNC) Business Unit in the North America Region has three premix manufacturing sites. This is where we produce liquids and dry blends for our dietary supplements, infant formula premixes and food. Schenectady is the largest site and is a focal point for the business performance in the region and globally.

Responsibilities:

• Handle raw materials, transport from storage to dispensary, weigh them as required, per the batch formula and add them to required mixer. In addition, all production operator employees will be required to load blenders, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, inspect both raw materials and finished goods as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods. Employee must follow 4-eye principle guideline at all times.
• Able to work unsupervised in all in areas of the production process. In addition, as the Production Operator, one must demonstrate advanced process knowledge.
• Monitor, report, and document equipment failures; record exception, deviations and actions taken.
• Report disturbances to the Supervisor or backup supervisor and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns.
• Take samples of raw materials and finished goods for quality and analytical testing.

We bring:

• Base hourly pay of $21.00 per hour
• Hours (Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM EST)
• Paid holidays, 18 days of paid time off plus 2 floating holidays
• Full healthcare benefits including medical care, dental care, eye care and life insurance (eligible on first day – no waiting period)
• 401K with generous company match
• A safe, inclusive workplace where you feel totally welcomed

You bring:

• Excellent collaboration skills
• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs. consistently throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills
• At least one-year prior manufacturing working experience preferred
• Due to FDA safety and health requirements, the position does not allow for facial hair or artificial nails, also, the position requires the ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) including a respirator, consistently throughout the shift

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.