Production Operator - Midnight Shift

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; South Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits for our employees

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in South Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Production Operator for the midnight shift to support flavor formulation through weighing, blending, mixing, and packaging on a fast-paced line.

You will handle heavy materials, follow SOPs, and collaborate with the Senior Team Lead; a high school diploma and basic math/tech skills required; SAP/IFFMan experience a plus; excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and reading skills.
• Strong computer literacy and data entry.
• Able to follow SOPs precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery on a production line.
• Weigh, blend, and pack flavors per specs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP.
• Assist with labeling and inventory in SAP/IFFMan.

Skills

Math

Reading

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

IFFMan

Job description

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our, for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Production Operator - Midnight Shift page is loaded## Production Operator - Midnight Shiftremote type: On-sitelocations: South Brunswick, NJ, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: October 30, 2026 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: R22193**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*** The Powders Production Operator reports 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 Worker will 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.* 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.* 2 years in chemical process manufacturing experience preferably for food manufacturing plant.* Powders compounding experience preferred.* SAP and IFFMan experience a plus.* Professional onboarding process* Excellent benefits for our employees* Training opportunities* Learning and development programsIFF 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 to learn moreSalary Ranges:34,916.00ᅠ-ᅠ49,880.00ᅠUSDAt 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.