Production Operator

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

11d•$34,916 - $49,880•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator controls or operates machinery and equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. The role may involve handling heavy machinery. The Powders Production Operator compounds solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending, mixing, and sifting or milling materials, then packs chemicals according to shop floor instructions and paperwork. The operator also fills flavors as directed. This position is fully onsite in South Brunswick, New Jersey, and reports to the Senior Team Lead.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic math, reading, and computer skills, and ability to read English.
Safety- and quality-focused.
Able to use a scale with 0.001-gram accuracy and accurately weigh small amounts of material.
Able to understand and use the metric system, including weight conversions.
Able to follow directions and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
Able to wear a respirator.
Able to operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment.
Able to lift 25 kg containers and handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags.
Able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-odor, team-oriented environment.
Able and willing to work as part of a team to solve problems.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment, use appropriate safety equipment and PPE, and proactively improve departmental safety culture.
Keep processing areas and equipment clean, sanitary, and presentable, and follow GMP requirements with knowledge of food safety and HACCP programs.
Accurately weigh liquids and powders using an analytical balance.
Follow detailed instructions when compounding flavors.
After compounding, backflush the quantity of raw materials used from inventory systems, including SAP and IFFMan.
Fill flavor samples and finished-goods containers according to paperwork, and process them in the inventory system.
Print and apply required labels to stock containers, QC samples, and samples for shipping.
Replenish inventory as necessary.
Participate in cross-training programs, including Rototherm and Extrusion Operations.
Work with the team to solve problems, develop procedures, and recommend improvements.
Assist other departments as needed.