Production Operator - Midnight Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits for our employees

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking a Production Operator for the South Brunswick, USA site on the 2nd (3:30pm-11:50pm) and 3rd shifts. You will operate packaging and processing equipment, weigh liquids and powders for flavor compounds, and pack final products while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

The role requires accuracy in weighing, following detailed procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with potential OT on weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to weigh liquids and powders accurately and follow procedures.
• Experience with SAP and IFFMan is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to assist with manufacturing and packaging on the production line.
• Compound flavors by weighing, blending, mixing, and sifting/milling, and pack chemicals following shop floor paperwork.
• Replenish inventory and label stock containers and samples for shipping.
• Follow GMP, safety protocols, and HACCP guidelines; maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Weighing accuracy

SOP compliance

SAP experience

IFFMan experience

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

IFFMan

Job description

Job Summary

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. May be expected to handle heavy machinery. This position is located in South Brunswick - USA and is for the Second Shift and Third Shift.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• ThePowders Production Operatorreports to the Senior Team Lead and will be responsible for compounding solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending mixing and sifting/milling, and packing of chemicals by following instructions, steps, and information on shop floor papers.
• Flavor Production Workerwill also be responsible for filling flavors as per instruction of shop floor paper.
• Maintain a safe working environment, utilize appropriate safety equipment, PPE and proactively improve the safety culture of department.
• Maintain processing area and equipment in a clean, sanitary and presentable condition; adhere to GMP with knowledge of food safety and HACCP programs.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Able to work efficiently utilizing sound technical skills in weighing both liquid & powders accurately on an analytical balance.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions in the compounding of flavors.
• After finishing compounding, back flush the quantity of raw materials used from inventor in systems including SAP and IFFMan.
• Fill flavor samples and finish goods containers as per paperwork and process in the inventory system.
• Print and put required labels on stock containers, QC samples and samples for shipping.
• Replenish inventory as necessary.
• Must participate cross training programs including but not limited to (Rototherm/Extrusion Operations)
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team to solve problems, develop procedures, recommend improvements, and help other departments as and when required.

How Would You Stand Out?

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading, computer skills, and able to read English.
• Must be safety and quality focused.
• Must be able to use of scale having accuracy of 0.001 grams and weigh small amounts of material accurately.
• Able to understand and use the metric system, including conversion of weights.
• Must be able to follow directions and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to wear respirator.
• Ability to operate forklift and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lift 25 kg containers and handle 200kg drums and 50 kg bags.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high odor, team oriented environment.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 2nd (3:30pm-11:50pm)shift hours with required early, late and Saturday OT.
• 2years in chemical process manufacturing experience preferably for food manufacturing plant.
• Powders compounding experience preferred.
• SAP and IFFMan experience a plus.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional onboarding process
• Excellent benefits for our employees
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs

IFF is committed to attracting, retaining, and engaging high-performing employees. We are committed to ensuring that all positions within IFF are filled with the right talent and, where appropriate, this objective is achieved by developing current employees.

At IFF, we encourage internal movement and career development both within functions and cross functions. We work to ensure the most positive experience throughout the application, hiring and transition process for all those involved, the candidate as well as their current manager and the hiring manager.

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