Production Operator

IFF • South Brunswick, NJ

21d • $34,916 - $49,880 • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is seeking a Production Operator for liquid compounding in South Brunswick, USA. The role involves operating machinery and equipment to support manufacturing, packaging, and other production-line activities. The operator packages and filters finished goods, replenishes raw-material inventory as needed, and performs chemical blending, including manually dispensing flavor chemicals and combining them with automatically dispensed materials. The position may involve handling heavy machinery and uses shop-floor instructions to meet production demand. The listed schedules are second shift, 3:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., or midnight shift, 11:30 p.m.–7:50 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment.
• Ability to work around heavy machinery and electrical currents.
• Ability to stand for eight hours per day.
• Ability to handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• English fluency.
• Ability to multitask.
• Prior chemical process manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP, Camelot, and Marco is listed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Compound products according to production demand and shop-floor instructions.
• Package and filter finished goods and replenish raw-material inventory as needed.
• Perform chemical blending, including manual dispensing of flavor chemicals and combining them with automatically dispensed materials.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely within the work area.
• Maintain a safe working environment, use appropriate safety equipment, and proactively improve the department's safety culture.
• Keep processing areas and equipment clean, sanitary, and presentable while following Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping standards.
• Work as part of a team to solve problems, develop procedures, and recommend improvements.
• Perform other assigned duties, including duties in other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and holidays.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• Annual bonus plan.
• Training opportunities.
• Learning and development programs from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED