Manufacturing Operator I

Job Summary

International Flavors and Fragrances offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, paid time off, a variable bonus plan, and much more!

Here, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, we create essential solutions - from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences.

Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.

With more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we're poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale.

Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn't be the same.

Job Summary :

• Operate all equipment and perform all duties in accordance with current SOP and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain all necessary supplies for the packaging area.
• Accurately record and maintain all necessary records in accordance with current SOPs.
• Move finished product from the packaging areas to the designated storage area.
• Reprocess any material as directed by a supervisor.
• Support efforts within the packaging areas as necessary to maintain proper production flow.
• Change product sifter screens as directed in accordance with current SOPs.
• Change bag house bags and clean storage bins as directed by supervision.
• Maintain and empty dust collection and vacuum cleaning units.
• Assist in all areas of plant when needed (sifter cloth change, sifter change, purge, clean, etc.)
• Perform all bar-coding where applicable per SOP.
• Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping in the packaging, sifting, recycle, and other areas as directed by supervision.
• Support the plant's safety, health & environmental programs and industrial hygiene programs.
• Commit to safe work practices.
• Assure compliance with Responsible Care and Product Stewardship efforts.
• Participate in safety programs and training and drills to increase safety self-awareness.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing and able to follow various procedures throughout the site in accordance with current SOP and cGMP requirements
• Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in different plant areas as required
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• The following are preferred :
• Technical degree in Manufacturing or Process Technology
• Experience in an industrial or chemical plant environment
• Experience with industrial plant safety rules including LOTO, PPE, permitting, confined space, etc.
• Previous experience in the food and / or pharmaceutical industries
• Experience operating a powered industrial truck (i.e. forklift)

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.

We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com / careers / workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more