Production Operator I

IFF • South Brunswick, NJ

22d • $38,800 - $48,500 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description – Liquid Compounding Chemical Operator Operator 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. (second shift 3:30pm-11:50pm/ Midnight shift 11:30pm-7:50am Monday-Friday) 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 At 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.

Requirements

• 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

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 fork lift 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees