Production Operator I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Holidays

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) invites applications for a Production Operator on the second shift (3:30pm-11:50pm, Monday-Friday) at our South Brunswick, NJ facility. You will package, filter finished goods, replenish raw materials, and perform chemical blending as part of production.

Responsibilities include safe operation of forklifts, maintaining clean and compliant work areas, and collaborating to improve procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 forklift 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.

Skills

English fluency

Prior chemical process manufacturing

Basic math reading and computing

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Camelot

Marco

Job description

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 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 flavour chemicals and combining with automatically dispensed materials. This position is for second shift 3:30pm-11:50pm Monday-Friday and is located in South Brunswick.

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 forklift 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: 34,916.00-49,880.00USD