Production Operator

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Annual bonus

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in South Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Production Operator for on-site 2nd shift (3:30 PM–11:50 PM) or Midnight shift (11:30 PM–7:50 AM), Monday–Friday. The role supports a safety-focused, team-driven production environment handling liquid flavor products.

The job requires forklift operation, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work around heavy machinery within GMP guidelines. Training and a robust benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in chemical process or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Ability to wear a respirator around heavy machinery.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience handling 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP, Camelot, or Marco systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compound liquid flavor products per production demand.
• Manually dispense flavor chemicals and blend with materials.
• Package and filter finished goods; replenish raw material inventory.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean, sanitary GMP-compliant processing area.
• Complete required documentation in production systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Multitasking

Math & computer basics

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Camelot

Marco

Job description

## Production OperatorApply: On-site: South Brunswick, NJ, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (23 days left to apply): R20990**Job Summary**What’s your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talkIFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in South Brunswick, NJ (onsite) and supports 2nd shift (3:30 PM–11:50 PM) or Midnight shift (11:30 PM–7:50 AM), Monday–Friday. Be part of a safety-focused, team-oriented, production-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Compound liquid flavor products in accordance with production demand and shop floor instructions* Manually dispense flavor chemicals and blend with automatically dispensed materials* Package and filter finished goods and replenish raw material inventory as required* Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment within the production area* Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized processing area in accordance with GMPs* Promote and comply with all safety, health, and environmental requirements* Work collaboratively with teammates to solve production issues and recommend improvements* Perform post-processing activities and support other departments as needed* Complete required documentation accurately using production systems**What Makes You the Right Fit*** High School Diploma or equivalent* Prior experience in chemical process or manufacturing environments* Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment* Ability to wear a respirator and work around heavy machinery* Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 pounds* Ability to handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags* Basic math, reading, and computer skills* English fluency and ability to multitask* Familiarity with SAP, Camelot, or Marco systems preferred**How Would You Stand Out?*** Experience in liquid compounding or flavor manufacturing* Strong safety mindset and compliance-driven work style* Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and priorities**Why Choose Us?*** Training opportunities* Learning and development programs from day one* Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.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 moreSalary Ranges:34,916.00ᅠ-ᅠ49,880.00ᅠUSD