Production Operator

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

9d•$34,916 - $49,880•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. The Production Operator operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line and may handle heavy machinery. This position is located in South Brunswick, USA, and works the second or third shift. The Powders Production Operator reports to the Senior Team Lead. The role compounds solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending, mixing, and sifting or milling materials, and packs chemicals according to shop floor instructions. The operator also fills flavors, maintains a safe work environment, and keeps processing areas and equipment clean and sanitary while adhering to GMP, food safety, and HACCP programs. The position involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-odor environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday on either the second shift (3:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m.) or third shift (11:30 p.m.–7:50 a.m.), with required early, late, and Saturday overtime. IFF offers professional onboarding, employee benefits, training opportunities, and learning and development programs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 2 years of chemical process manufacturing experience; food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Accurately weigh liquids and powders using an analytical balance, including small amounts on a scale accurate to 0.001 grams.
Follow detailed flavor-compounding instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
Use basic math, reading, and computer skills and read English.
Understand and use the metric system, including weight conversions.
Maintain a safety- and quality-focused approach.
Be able to wear a respirator.
Be able to operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment.
Be able to lift 25 kg containers and handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags.
Be able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-odor, team-oriented environment.
Be able and willing to work as part of a team and assist other departments as needed.

Nice To Haves

Powders compounding experience preferred.
SAP and IFFMan experience is a plus.
Food manufacturing plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Compound solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending, mixing, and sifting or milling materials in accordance with shop floor instructions.
Fill flavors and finish-goods containers according to paperwork, and process them in the inventory system.
After compounding, backflush quantities of raw materials used in inventory systems, including SAP and IFFMan.
Print and apply required labels to stock containers, QC samples, and samples for shipping.
Replenish inventory as necessary.
Maintain a safe working environment, use appropriate safety equipment and PPE, and proactively improve the department’s safety culture.
Keep processing areas and equipment clean, sanitary, and presentable; follow GMP and food safety and HACCP programs.
Participate in cross-training programs, including Rototherm and Extrusion Operations.
Work with the team to solve problems, develop procedures, recommend improvements, and assist other departments as required.
Work the assigned second or third shift and required early, late, and Saturday overtime.