Production Operator I - First Shift (Flavor & Fragrance)

IFF; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and nutrition, invites a Production Operator to join the South Brunswick site on the First Shift. You will operate and monitor manufacturing machinery to support packaging and production lines, with potential for handling heavy equipment in a fully onsite role.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing routine maintenance, ensuring product quality, recording batch data, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Technical aptitude: read blueprints, manuals, and operate machinery.
• Attention to detail and precision in inspection and monitoring.
• Weigh ingredients accurately using floor scale and flow meter.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and fix basic equipment issues.
• Strong communication to work with team and report issues.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and shut down manufacturing machinery, including extruders or computer-controlled tools.
• Inspect finished products to ensure specifications, using inspection tools.
• Maintain and clean equipment and work area; perform routine maintenance.
• Monitor production processes to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
• Record data on materials used and products produced for documentation.
• Follow safety protocols and health regulations to prevent hazards.
• Set up and monitor mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers; prepare batches.
• Submit finished product samples to lab for approval and calibrate pumps.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Precision

Weighing Ingredients

Troubleshooting

Team Communication

Fast-paced Environment

Job description

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and nutrition, invites a Production Operator to join the South Brunswick site on the First Shift. You will operate and monitor manufacturing machinery to support packaging and production lines, with potential for handling heavy equipment in a fully onsite role.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing routine maintenance, ensuring product quality, recording batch data, and adhering to safety protocols.