Production Operator

IFF; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Production Operator for the South Brunswick, USA location on the SECOND SHIFT. The role involves operating equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and related production line activities, with potential heavy machinery handling.

Key duties include preparing flavor batches in the Spray Dry department, weighing materials, and ensuring safe, sanitary work areas. Weekend work may be required to meet customer orders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer literacy and ability to navigate multiple windows.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Forklift training preferred.
• Experience in process manufacturing.
• Experience handling food-type products.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic hand tools.
• Ability to multi-task safely and maintain audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery on production line to manufacture and package batches.
• Prepare flavor batches in Spray Dry department according to production schedule.
• Accurately weigh ingredients and operate kettles and tanks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Lift 50 lbs

Audit readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift training

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As Production Operator you will operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery. This position is located in South Brunswick, USA for SECOND SHIFT.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Responsible for the accurate and timely manufacture of batches.
• Responsibilities of this position include utilizing shop floor papers to prepare process based flavor batches in the Spray Dry department as the production schedule dictate
• Accurately measure all required materials, correctly add, and effectively operate all pressure kettles and mix tanks, including, but not limited to: scales, pumps, tanks and other manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area by ensuring the department and all equipment are cleaned and kept in good working order.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, effectively working with other members of the department.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work on weekends when needed to complete customer orders that are scheduled.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs without difficulty.
• Ability to weigh ingredients accurately utilizing tools such as floor scale and flow meter.
• Ability to learn quickly and highlight process improvements.
• Capable of wearing full-face respirator when required for handling of specific materials.

How Would You Stand Out?

• High School diploma or GED required
• Candidate should be computer literate, with the ability to navigate between different windows and transactions.
• S.A.P. knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Forklift trained is preferred
• Experience in a process manufacturing environment
• Worked and Handling of Food Type products.
• Mechanical knowledge and basic usage of hand tools.
• Must be able to multi-task safely, while keeping area clean and audit ready.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional onboarding process
• Training opportunities

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Salary Ranges:
34,916.00ㅤ-ㅤ49,880.00ㅤUSD