Production Operator

IFF; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Process Operator at IFF monitors and operates low hazard equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with SOPs. The role emphasizes safety, basic maintenance, and working on the DIMODAN/PANODAN process with potential SAP and packaging experience.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to follow instructions, and strong communication. Night shift from 1800 to 0600 is required; occasional outdoor/indoor condition work is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work independently and comply with safety standards.
• Willing to maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods (≈95% of the day).
• Able to climb stairs and vertical ladders frequently.
• Willing to wear respirator and PPE.
• Able to work outdoors and indoors in various conditions.
• Willing to work night shift (18:00–06:00).
• Two-year technical degree (preferred).
• Spray and packaging experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of formulation processes (preferred).
• Previous food plant experience (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating and maintaining continuous performance of the DIMODAN/PANODAN system through the use of the computer to operate and control the continuous process.
• Take samples; make blends, take/record/report accurate measurements and counts for inventory control.
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the DIMODAN and PANODAN plants.
• SAP, Spray and packaging experience and knowledge of formulation process will be beneficial.

Skills

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Independent worker

Lift up to 55 lbs

Stand long hours

Night shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Job Summary
The Process Operator monitors and operates low hazard equipment and facilities, including field equipment, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. The incumbent maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedure when necessary. In this role, the Operator performs basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment. They may perform practical maintenance activities, as qualified.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely and efficiently operating and maintaining continuous performance of the process (DIMODAN/PANODAN) system through the use of the computer to operate and control the continuous process
• Take samples; make blends, take/record/report accurate measurements and counts for inventory control
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the DIMODAN and PANODAN plants
• SAP, Spray and packaging experience and knowledge of formulation process will be beneficial

The following are required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in accordance with the company safety & sanitation standards
• Able to maintain a good attendance record while also showing up on time consistently
• Basic computer skills
• Willing and able to lift up to 55lbs
• Willing and able to stand for extended periods (approx. 95% of the day)
• Willing and able to climb stairs and vertical ladders on a frequent basis
• Willing and able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet and dry conditions
• Willing and able to work on the night shift (1800-0600)

The following are preferred:

• A two-year technical degree
• Spray and packaging experience
• Knowledge of formulation processes
• Previous food plant experience
• Mechanical aptitude

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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