Production Operator (Second Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Learning & development

Benefits package

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) seeks a Production Operator for the South Brunswick, NJ area to support manufacturing, packaging and material handling on the second shift (3:30pm-11:50pm, Mon-Fri). The role includes chemical blending, manual dispensing of flavor chemicals, and working with automatically dispensed materials.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, be capable of wearing a respirator, and operate forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to wear respirator.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Ability to handle heavy machinery.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Experience with SAP, Camelot and Marco.
• Prior chemical process manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control machinery to assist with production, packaging and related steps.
• Safely operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area adhering to GMP and safety standards.
• Work with team to solve problems and improve processes.
• Perform additional duties and support other departments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety

Heavy machinery

Respirator use

Stand 8 hours

Lift 50 pounds

Math/reading/computer

SAP

Camelot

Marco

English fluency

Chemical process manufacturing

Multitasking

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 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 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, USA.

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) 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