Production Operator I

IFF Inc.; 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

IFF Inc. in South Brunswick, New Jersey, is seeking a Production Operator to control or operate machinery along the production line, assist with packaging, and perform chemical blending.

The role may require handling heavy machinery and standing for long shifts; second shift runs 3:30pm–11:50pm, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include compound handling, forklift operation, maintaining safety and GMP standards, keeping areas clean, and collaborating with teams to improve procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to wear respirator
• Able to operate forklift and other equipment
• Able to handle heavy machinery and electrical currents
• Able to stand for 8 hours
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Experience in chemical process manufacturing

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

Basic math

Reading

Computer skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

High School diploma 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 oppportunity 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 flavor 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)
• an annual bonus plan

Salary Ranges:

34,916.00ㅤ-ㅤ49,880.00ㅤUSD

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 stride 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.

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 make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.