Production Operator

Corbion; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gainshare

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K with company match

Education assistance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Corbion is seeking a Production Operator to work on the Totowa, NJ plant floor, handling batch production and warehouse tasks. The role includes operating blender and kettle machinery, staging ingredients, and PKG/palletizing, with a focus on quality and safety.

Second and third shift positions are available, with potential forklift training. The job emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP and lean practices, and occasional overtime to support production goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in batch making, mixer, or blender roles.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work second or third shift with occasional weekend shifts.
• Understanding of union policies and procedures.
• Exposure to loud machinery and heat in a large open manufacturing environment; PPE required (hair/beard nets, gloves).
• Possible exposure to common food allergens during handling, mixing and storage.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Ensure product quality and maintain standards and processes.
• Operate blender and kettle machines, maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Weigh raw materials using scoops per formula.
• Stage ingredients for work centers for blends for customers.
• Perform boxing and bagging for palletizing.
• May be trained to operate a forklift.
• Attend team meetings and communicate policy changes.
• Adhere to Lean Process Control Board procedures.
• Complete production reports to identify problems and maximize productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to quality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blender operation

Kettle equipment

Forklift (training)

Job description

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Production Operator

Job Category: Operations and Production

Work Location: On-Site

Office Location: Totowa, NJ, US

Job Type: Full Time

Job ID: 6387

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

The Production Operator is based at the Totowa, NJ plant. This position will work directly on the production and warehouse floor to complete tasks related to machine operation, batch production, kitting, staging, safety and other related tasks as needed. There are second shift (2PM - 10:30PM)and 3rd shift (10PM - 6:30AM) positions available.

Essential Functions

• Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.
• Responsible for product quality while maintaining standards and processes.
• Operate blender and kettle machines while maintaining a positive, clean and safe working environment.
• Weighing out various types of raw materials less than a full pack size according to formula. This entails using a scoop to transfer weight from one container to another.
• Staging ingredients for work center operators that convert ingredients into functional blends for the customer.
• Perform boxes and bags for palletizing.
• May be trained to operate a forklift.
• Maintain a positive attitude. Focus on the customer, teamwork, and quality productivity.
• Complete production reports to identify problems and maximize productivity.
• Attend regular team meetings which include effective communication of organizational and policy changes.
• Adhere to Lean Process Control Board procedures to ease communication at shift changes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred one (1+) plus year manufacturing experience, preferably in a batch maker, mixer, or blender role
• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Willingness to work second or third shift with occasional weekend shifts
• Understanding of union policies and procedures
• Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise.
• Workers may be exposed to elevated temperatures during the summer months; and some work may be required in cold environments during winter months.
• Workers are required to wear GMP compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, and gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators.
• In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergens—including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame—during the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor.

Physical Requirements

• Workers usually stand for the majority of their shifts. Frequently lift a maximum of 55-pound units (boxes/bags).
• Climbing, balancing stooping, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting overhead, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions.

Our Offer

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Compensation and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to the provisions of that agreement. Please note, pay rates and compensation programs may be modified in the future based on business needs, policy updates, or union negotiations, as applicable. At the time of this posting, the compensation for this position is afixed hourly rateof $21.50 per hour.In addition to the base rate, shift differentials apply as follows: $1.10 per hour for second shift and $1.65 per hour for third shift. In addition, we offer:

• Gainshare (eligible)
• Paid time off, including company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Education assistance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Variable gainshare (eligible)
• Paid time off, including company holidays
• 401K with company contribution
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short- and long- term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Lifestyle and wellness benefits

*Please note, this is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

About Corbion

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.