Operator, Production Tech II (1st Shift) - St. Louis, MO

dsm-firmenich; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in St. Louis, MO is hiring an Operator, Production Tech II to mix, blend, and formulate batches of raw ingredients into finished products per formulas and quality standards.

You will verify batch weights, follow GMP, and assist in training. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, signing batch reports, and pulling samples for quality analysis. Salary is $28.09 per hour with total rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMP and safety standards in a food plant.
• Must have 3–5 years related experience in production.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle heavier loads.
• Experience with batch records and quality sampling is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and label printing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mix, blend, and formulate batches of raw ingredients per formulas and work orders.
• Verify batch weights and quantities with calculations.
• Follow GMP for care, handling, and storage of food products.
• Assist training of new employees and conduct competency reviews.
• Sign off on batch reports and pull product samples for QA analysis.

Skills

Batch weighing

GMP compliance

Independent work

Training ability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Label printing

Job description

Operator, Production Tech II

St. Louis, MO

Onsite

To mix, blend, and formulate batches of raw ingredients and materials into finished product as specified on work orders to include liquid flavors and vanilla items according to formulas, procedures, and quality standards.

Your key responsibilities

• Verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling and storage of food products; and report any known or observed violations to management.
• Able to lift up to and including 50-pound packages in a safe manner as well as handling heavier packages including 55-gallon drums.
• Assist Team Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed.
• Properly and accurately sign off for raw materials retrieved, checking for foreign materials, rework generated, finished product produced, date and time completed on computer generated batch reports
• Must understand and follow procedures for pulling product samples for quality analysis.

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and in accordance with company safety and sanitation standards is required
• Must have 3-5 years related experience
• Previous food plant experience helpful.
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Production Tech I (kettle packing, serac, pail filler, drum line, flavor room 3 tank operations, label printing, and SAP) and Production Tech II (liquid compounding, emulsions, vanilla blending, vanilla still operation, and SAP

Salary $28.09 per hour.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.