Production Operator - 1st Shift with $2k Sign-On

dsm-firmenich; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $21/hr

Holiday pay

Paid time off + floating holidays

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

dsm-firmenich AG in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Production Operator for 1st shift. The role involves handling dry premix materials up to 55 lbs, loading blenders, performing final packaging, and sampling per batch requirements.

You will monitor equipment, document issues, and work with a team to ensure a safe, efficient operation. We offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus, Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment where every team member contributes to

Qualifications

• Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials, transport from storage to dispensary, weigh as required, per batch formula, and add to mixer.
• Load blenders, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement; inspect raw materials and finished goods; palletize and store materials.
• Monitor, report, and document equipment failures; record deviations and actions taken.
• Report disturbances to supervisor and inform production adjustments/concerns.
• Take samples of raw materials and finished goods for quality testing.

Skills

Excellent collaboration skills

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

dsm-firmenich AG in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Production Operator for 1st shift. The role involves handling dry premix materials up to 55 lbs, loading blenders, performing final packaging, and sampling per batch requirements.

You will monitor equipment, document issues, and work with a team to ensure a safe, efficient operation. We offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus, Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment where every team member contributes to