Production Technician I, 1st Shift - St. Louis, MO

Production Tech I

St. Louis, MO, US

On-Site

A great Production Technician I is a teammate that places safety first. The Production Technician I in handling raw materials, staging materials for processing and operating pallet jacks or forklifts.

Have the ability to work as a team player with different sets of skills.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value.

Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Set up machines to specification. Fill and label products. Clean and sanitize equipment between orders
• Able to read and understand batch reports in order to set up machines to order specification
• Able to verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations
• Assist Group Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed
• Understand and follow all plant policies concerning safety / emergency, conduct, maintenance and sanitation
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling and storage of food products

We bring

• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• High School Diploma / GED, preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of Diploma
• Previous food plant experience, forklift truck experience and license required
• Basic Math skills required
• Ability to be on your feet 60% - 90% of the day
• Frequently lift a 35 lb. product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs
• Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress.

We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate : there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies.

Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.