Process Operator I

EMEA3 Recruitment; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking a Process Operator I at the Columbus, Georgia facility to support daily dry blend manufacturing through material preparation, equipment setup and operation, blending, filling, packaging, cleaning, quality checks, and production documentation.

You will ensure safe, compliant production that meets GMP and food safety standards, maintain lot control, perform routine in-process checks, complete batch records, and support sanitation and equipment changeovers.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years in production, machine operation, or related manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, formulas, batch records, safety information, and equipment procedures.
• Basic math, weighing and measuring skills; basic computer skills for production records.

Responsibilities

• Review schedules and batch records before starting work.
• Prepare materials, packaging components, labels, and equipment for production.
• Set up and operate dry blend processing, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Weigh and blend materials with proper lot traceability.
• Perform in-process quality checks and collect samples.
• Complete batch records and production logs accurately and on time.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Basic math skills

Electronic production records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your role

Position Summary

The Process Operator I supports daily dry blend manufacturing at the Columbus, Georgia facility through material preparation, equipment setup and operation, blending, filling, packaging, cleaning, quality checks, and production documentation. This role helps establish safe, consistent, and compliant production capability while meeting GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, and operational requirements.

The Process Operator I is responsible for safely operating dry blend processing and packaging equipment in accordance with established procedures. The position supports the production of finished goods that meet customer and company standards through accurate execution, documentation, cleaning, and in-process quality verification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, work orders, batch records, formulas, and operating instructions before beginning assigned work.


• Prepare and verify raw materials, packaging components, labels, and equipment required for production.


• Set up, start, operate, monitor, and shut down dry blend processing, filling, and packaging equipment according to established procedures.


• Weigh, measure, add, and blend materials in the correct sequence while maintaining lot control and material traceability.


• Monitor operating conditions and process parameters and report deviations, unusual equipment conditions, or product concerns to supervision.


• Perform routine in-process quality checks and collect product samples as required.


• Complete batch records, production logs, material usage records, quality checks, and other documentation accurately and on time.


• Perform equipment changeovers and basic adjustments within established procedures.


• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, tools, utensils, and production areas according to sanitation requirements.


• Package, label, palletize, and transfer finished products as required.


• Follow allergen control, product segregation, foreign material prevention, and housekeeping requirements.


• Follow GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, environmental, and company safety procedures at all times.


• Use required personal protective equipment and follow safe work practices, including lockout/tagout procedures when applicable and authorized.


• Report safety hazards, quality concerns, material discrepancies, equipment issues, and production delays promptly.


• Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the workday and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing as required.


• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to safely use production tools, equipment, and material handling devices required for the role.


• Ability to work in a dry blend manufacturing environment where dust, noise, varying temperatures, and required personal protective equipment may be present.

Work Schedule

• 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day.


• Overtime may be required based on business needs.

About you

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.


• One or more years of production, machine operation, food manufacturing, dry blend, chemical, or related manufacturing experience preferred.


• Ability to read and follow work instructions, formulas, batch records, safety information, and equipment procedures.


• Basic math skills, including weighing, measuring, and verifying quantities.


• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic or written production records.


• Ability to work safely, maintain attention to detail, and follow quality and sanitation requirements.

Preferred

• Experience operating blending, mixing, filling, packaging, or related manufacturing equipment.


• Experience in a GMP-regulated food, ingredient, flavor, chemical, or dry blend manufacturing environment.


• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.