Operator, Production Tech II (1st Shift) - St. Louis, MO

DSM • Saint Louis, MO

47d • Onsite

About The Position

To mix, blend, and formulate batches of raw ingredients and materials into finished product as specified on work orders to include liquid flavors and vanilla items according to formulas, procedures, and quality standards. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and in accordance with company safety and sanitation standards is required
• Must have 3-5 years related experience
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Production Tech I (kettle packing, serac, pail filler, drum line, flavor room 3 tank operations, label printing, and SAP) and Production Tech II (liquid compounding, emulsions, vanilla blending, vanilla still operation, and SAP
• Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)

Nice To Haves

• Previous food plant experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling and storage of food products; and report any known or observed violations to management
• Able to lift up to and including 50-pound packages in a safe manner as well as handling heavier packages including 55-gallon drums
• Assist Team Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed
• Properly and accurately sign off for raw materials retrieved, checking for foreign materials, rework generated, finished product produced, date and time completed on computer generated batch reports
• Must understand and follow procedures for pulling product samples for quality analysis

Benefits

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED