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

dsm-firmenich; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Operator, Production Tech II to mix and formulate batches of raw ingredients into finished products. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of related experience.

Key responsibilities include verifying batch weights and lifting packages safely. The role also involves understanding food safety standards and assisting in training new employees. A comprehensive benefits package is offered as part of the compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years related experience.
• Previous food plant experience is helpful.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify batch weights and quantities through calculations.
• Lift and handle up to 50-pound packages safely.
• Assist in training new employees as needed.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of food safety standards

Mathematical calculation skills

Experience with liquid compounding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Compensation

Salary $28.09 per hour.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.