Process Manufacturing Technician

IFF•Beloit, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As a Process Manufacturing Technician, 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. This position is located in Beloit, WI and you need to be able to work 1 month day shift and 1 month night shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Experience in manufacturing for at least 6 months
Availability to rotate shifts
Follow safety and environmental regulations
Perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload

Nice To Haves

Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication to assist in working collaboratively within a team
Be able to work efficiently and effectively through tasks with minimal overhead management direction to execute required work
Computer experience with MS Office suite
Willing and able to do moderate to heavy stair climbing.
Moderate climbing of vertical and mobile ladders, along with the ability to work above floor surfaces (heights) and lift up to 55 lbs.
Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required – including a respirator
Ability to work 12-hour rotating (days/nights) shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Perform physical field work and operating equipment through automated programs (DCS).
Prepare fermentation and downstream equipment in accordance with SOPs, this includes equipment setup, media make up, equipment cleaning, packaging, etc.
Collect samples during manufacturing process for analytical analysis.
Prepare and follow all steps for standard and evolutionary batch processes by following prescribed batch records, noting observations on production conditions within the batch with the area engineer.
Collect and review all batch records. Relevant batch data includes in process data input and trending, among other items.
Coordinate day-to-day departmental activities, including manufacturing scheduling conflicts, coordinating equipment maintenance and installation activities, troubleshooting process upsets such as equipment and instrumentation issues, process optimization, or addressing other production related concerns.
Maintain the upkeep of the Fermentation Plant equipment through the process of initiating work notifications/work orders and maintenance scheduling; Use your own tools to correct minor maintenance issues is encouraged. This also includes assistance with maintenance activities such as rebuilding valves, working on pumps, etc.
Interface with Engineering, Maintenance, QAQC, and Site Leadership to solve production problems.
Create & Modify SOPs for new processes or operations as needed.
Ensure production compliance with EH&S guidelines and requirements.