Production Operator - 2nd/3rd shift

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 34,949 - 40,239; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Time off

Health, life, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Stock ownership

Job summary

Agricultural Ingredients N. America in Perth Amboy, NJ is looking for 2nd and 3rd shift Production Operators to aid in the manufacturing of food/beverage ingredients. You will learn to operate various production lines and earn a competitive wage ranging from $25.37 to $29.21 per hour based on the role and shift.

The position includes tasks such as operating equipment, following detailed recipes, and maintaining safety guidelines. Sensient offers robust benefits including health insurance, vacation, and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or the food industry preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability to different activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Read and follow detailed recipe cards and work instructions.
• Load ingredients, package, and palletize finished products.
• Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, and cleaning.
• Safely operate a forklift in a busy plant.

Skills

Adaptability

Willingness to work overtime

Attention to detail

Knowledge of safety and quality guidelines

Job description

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for 2nd and 3rd shift Production Operators to join our team to aid in the manufacturing of food/bevereage ingredients. You will learn how to work across a variety of production lines in our facility while making a competitive wage. This could include cooking, mixing, packaging, or stacking our products. Compensation ranges from $25.37 - $29.21 per hour, depending on the role and shift.

What you’ll do

• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure efficient operation
• Read and follow detailed recipe cards, work instructions, and batch records
• Load ingredients, package, and palletize finished product
• Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, and cleans
• Operate a forklift safely in a busy plant, with on‑site training provided
• Maintain and clean workspace to comply with company and government policy

What you’ll bring

• Willingness to work OT, including Saturdays as your 6th day of work in the week
• Adaptability to do different activities each day with strong attention to detail
• Interest in being a part of an effective and productive manufacturing process
• Desire to continually learn and improve production processes
• Knowledge of safety and quality guidelines with previous experience in manufacturing or the food industry preferred

What you’ll get

• Top of market wages in Amboy. Pay from $25.37 - $29.21 per hour
• Opportunities for OT
• The opportunity to build a career at an employer that is expanding its business and invests in its people
• Paid holidays, vacation, and time off
• Top of the line health, life, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, stock ownership, and more

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading‑edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $25.37 - $29.21 per hour USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA