Production Operator I - Day Shift

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is hiring a Production Operator I to operate machinery and equipment supporting manufacturing, packaging, and other stages of a production line. The role is fully onsite in South Brunswick, USA, on the first shift. The operator may handle heavy machinery and will prepare and mix batches, clean and sanitize production equipment, document work, and follow procedures for hazardous-material handling and personal protective equipment. The position also involves setting up and monitoring mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers; submitting finished-product samples to the lab for approval; and verifying and calibrating raw chemical feeding pumps.

Requirements

Ability to read blueprints, understand technical manuals, and operate machinery.
Attention to detail when inspecting products and monitoring machinery.
Ability to weigh ingredients accurately using tools such as floor scales and flow meters.
Ability to diagnose and resolve basic equipment issues.
Ability to work well with a team and report issues to supervisors.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with other department members.

Nice To Haves

Experience in liquid compounding or flavor manufacturing.
A strong safety mindset and compliance-driven work style.
Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and priorities.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down manufacturing machinery, including extruders or computer-controlled tools.
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications, using tools such as automatic optical inspectors.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and keep the work area clean.
Monitor production processes to optimize performance, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
Record materials used and products produced, and complete paperwork and batch documentation accurately.
Follow safety protocols, health regulations, hazardous-material handling procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Obtain materials from inventory, weigh them, and ensure the correct batch ratios.
Mix liquids, solids, and powders using agitators.
Sanitize equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps.
Set up and monitor mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers.
Submit finished-product samples to the lab for approval.
Verify and calibrate raw chemical feeding pumps.
Maintain a safe work environment in manufacturing areas.