Production Operator I - Day Shift

International Flavors and Fragrances; South Brunswick (NJ); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave

Annual Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

IFF in South Brunswick, USA is seeking a Production Operator to join the first shift on site. You will set up, operate, and monitor machinery along the production line and may handle heavy equipment to support manufacturing and packaging.

Responsibilities include quality checks with optical tools, maintaining clean work areas, recording batch data, calibrating pumps, and ensuring safety compliance. We offer training, broad benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays,

Formación

• Ability to read blueprints and manuals and operate machinery.
• Approx. 140 chars max per item allowed. This item describes the need to read blueprints and manuals and operate machinery.

Responsabilidades

• Set up, operate, and shut down manufacturing machinery.
• Inspect finished products with quality tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep the area clean.
• Monitor production processes to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Record batch data and maintain documentation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Prepare batches, weigh ingredients, and mix using proper equipment.
• Submit finished samples to the lab for approval.
• Calibrate raw chemical feeding pumps.

Conocimientos

Technical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Precision

Weighing Ingredients

Troubleshooting

Team Communication

Fast-paced Environment

Herramientas

Floor Scale

Flow Meter

Descripción del empleo

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 Production Operator you will operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. You may be expected to handle heavy machinery. This position is fully onsite in South Brunswick, USA for the First Shift.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Machine Operation: Set up, operate, and shut down manufacturing machinery, including extruders or computer-controlled tools.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications, using tools like automatic optical inspectors.
• Maintenance & Cleaning: Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and keep the work area clean.
• Monitoring & Efficiency: Monitor production processes to optimize performance, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Reporting & Documentation: Record data regarding materials used and products produced, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and health regulations to prevent hazards.
• Preparing batches: Obtaining materials from inventory, weighing them, and ensuring the correct ratios
• Mixing: Using agitators to mix liquids, solids, and powders
• Cleaning: Sanitizing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps
• Documenting: Completing paperwork and batch documentation
• Following procedures: Adhering to hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements
• Maintaining a safe work environment: Ensuring a safe work environment in manufacturing areas
• Set up and monitor mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers
• Submit finished product samples to the lab for approval
• Verify and calibrate raw chemical feeding pumps

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read blueprints, understand technical manuals, and operate machinery.
• Attention to Detail
• Precision in inspecting parts and monitoring machinery.
• Ability to weigh ingredients accurately utilize tools such as floor scale and flow meter.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to diagnose and fix basic equipment issues.
• Communication: Ability to work well in a team and report issues to supervisors.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, effectively working with other members of the department

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