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Production Operator
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Job Summary
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact by producing high-quality flavor batches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in South Brunswick, NJ (onsite). Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused, high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Prepare process-based flavor batches according to shop floor instructions and production schedules Operate spray drying equipment and monitor process conditions Read, collect, and analyze data using lab tools such as pH meters and particle size analyzers Ensure proper packaging and verify materials against customer orders using ZFIS Perform timely backflushing of materials to maintain accurate inventory records Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines Support cross-training initiatives and contribute to team flexibility Work independently to manage off-shift production and respond to unexpected situations What Makes You the Right Fit High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
in a process manufacturing environment Basic math proficiency and ability to follow technical instructions Forklift or industrial truck certification Strong multitasking and organizational skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move heavy materials (e.g., 400 lb. drums) Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and inventory control practices Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Willingness to work 2nd, 3rd, or swing shifts, including overtime as needed How Would You Stand Out?
Experience
with SAP systems Background working with food-grade products or ingredients Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools Why Choose Us? Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan Opportunities for career growth and cross-functional training A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement Work with innovative products used in global consumer brands Supportive team environment with strong leadership Commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing 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 Salary Ranges: 34,916.00ㅤ-ㅤ49,880.00ㅤUSD At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.