Production Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Learning & development programs

Medical benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave (16 weeks) and annual-b

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Production Operator for Liquid Compounding Chemical Operator duties in South Brunswick, USA. You will control or operate machinery to support manufacturing, packaging, and production line activities, including chemical blending and material handling.

This role includes second and midnight shifts scheduled Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include weighing, mixing, dispensing flavor chemicals, and ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and proper housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to wear respirator.
• Experience operating forklift and handling materials.
• Fluent in English.
• Prior chemical process manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Package and filter finished goods; replenish raw material inventory.
• Handle chemical blending and manual dispensing of flavor chemicals.
• Operate equipment safely; adhere to GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain clean production area and practice safe operations; support continuous improvements.
• Work as part of a team to solve problems and implement procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math & reading

English fluency

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Camelot

Marco

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready for your next step in your career?

Job Summary

Are you ready for your next step in your career? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. We have a great opportunity in USA where you will control or operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

As a Production Operator for Liquid Compounding Chemical Operator

you will package and filter finished goods and replenish raw material inventory as necessary. Operator will also be responsible for chemical blending in Production including manual dispensing of all flavor chemicals and combining with automatically dispensed materials. (second shift 3:30pm-11:50pm/ Midnight shift 11:30pm-7:50am Monday-Friday). Location in South Brunswick USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Compound as required by production demand by following shop floor precisely as instructed to do so by shop floor papers.
• Responsible for safe operation of fork lift and all material handling equipment within the work area.
• Maintain a safe working environment, utilize appropriate safety equipment and proactively improve the safety culture of the department.
• Maintain processing area and equipment in a clean, sanitary and presentable condition; adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and exemplary housekeeping standards.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team to solve problems, develop procedures, and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned , Including other departments as needed.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to wear respirator
• Ability to operate forklift and other equipment
• Ability to be exposed to heavy machinery and electrical currents
• Ability to stand for 8 hours per day
• Ability to handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic math, reading and computer skills
• SAP, Camelot and Marco experience
• Ability to multi-task
• English fluency
• Prior chemical process manufacturing experience

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 more

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