Spray Drying Operations Technician (Flavor & Fragrance Powders)

DSM-Firmenich - Princeton; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in New Ulm, MN, is seeking a Spray Drying Operations Technician to prepare equipment, perform wash-downs, and manage powder packaging while ensuring QC checks and safety standards. The role involves handling sanitation chemicals, operating forklifts, and maintaining HACCP compliance in a high-speed production environment.

You will sanitize and reassemble equipment, support site-wide washing, and move pallets while upholding quality and safety as core priorities in a dynamic flavor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years in packing/compounding with ability to follow formulas.
• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP.
• Forklift experience; able to stand/walk for long shifts.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and handling manual material moves.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment during wash-ups and changeovers.
• Clean production rooms; titrate and handle sanitation chemicals.
• Support washing activities across all areas during designated wash times.
• Accurately package powders into bags/super sacks; label and stage finished goods.
• Execute QC verifications, HACCP checks, and sampling per procedure.
• Move finished pallets using a pallet jack; operate forklifts as needed.
• Uphold site Quality and Safety standards at all times.

Skills

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Quality control awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Spray Drying Operations Technician (Flavor & Fragrance Powders)Location: New Ulm, MN | Work Arrangement: OnsiteJoin DSM-Firmenich and help transform world-class ingredients into more than 900 flavors and scents used around the globe. As a Spray Drying Operations Technician, you’ll translate precision, cleanliness, and safety into products that touch everyday life. Your work makes a tangible difference.A day in this roleYou arrive, review production orders, and begin equipment prep. You’ll disassemble spray dry and related systems for wash-ups, meticulously clean, titrate chemicals when needed, sanitize rooms, and reassemble to exact standards. During runs, you manage packaging of powder into bags or super sacks, verify Quality Control and HACCP checks, and pull samples. Between runs, you support site-wide washing functions and reset lines. You’ll move full pallets by pallet jack, operate forklifts when required, and keep a vigilant eye on safety and product integrity from start to finish.Core responsibilitiesDisassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment during wash-ups and changeoversClean production rooms; titrate and handle sanitation chemicals appropriatelySupport washing activities across all areas during designated wash timesAccurately package powders into bags/super sacks; label and stage finished goodsExecute QC verifications, HACCP checks, and sampling per procedureMove finished pallets using a pallet jack; operate forklifts as neededUphold site Quality and Safety standards at all timesWhat you’ll gainBe part of a creative, high-performing team within a dynamic flavor industryRoom to grow—your curiosity and open mindset are encouraged and supportedA company where sustainability is central to strategy and purposeCollaboration across talented teams to bring progress to lifeFast-paced work with renowned brands across flavor and fragranceWhat you bringHigh School Diploma or GED preferred; prior experience working with chemicals1–3 years in packing/compounding with the ability to follow special formula instructionsKnowledge of GMPs and HACCPForklift experience; able to stand/walk for up to 90% of the shiftCapable of lifting a 35 lb product hose; frequently lift/pull/push up to 50 lbsComfort working in minimally temperature-controlled areas with occasional exposure to outdoor tempsCompensation and benefitsThe pay range reflects what dsm-firmenich expects to offer for this position, with final pay based on job-related skills, experience, education/training, and primary work location. Salary $28.91-29.00 per hour.Beyond base pay, you’ll have access to a comprehensive total rewards package including annual incentive opportunities, retirement savings plan, health coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and a wide array of additional benefits. Eligibility rules apply for all benefits and incentives.About dsm-firmenichWe are powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose to bring progress to life. From fortified foods and sustainable skincare to fragrances that help you focus and planet-friendly alternative proteins, your impact here reaches millions every day. You’ll also grow—through continuous learning, supportive culture, and the freedom to explore roles across businesses and borders. Your voice matters, and your ideas fuel what’s next. Real progress happens when we go beyond—together.Inclusion and equal opportunityInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statementAt dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.Helpful experienceFood & beverage manufacturingMaterial handlingMixing and blendingWeighing raw ingredientsHeavy material movesForklift certificationPackaging operationsSetting up machines for production runsMachine operationAgency statementWe’re conducting this search directly at dsm-firmenich. Individual applicants are welcome. We are not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.