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IFF · Onsite · Rockland, ME, USA

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.​

The role is based on Rockland, ME (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

  • Operate and monitor extraction line equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.
  • Adjust machine settings and process controls to meet production requirements and quality standards.
  • Perform routine inspections of equipment, raw materials, and finished products to maintain operational excellence.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and report process deviations, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns.
  • Complete production records, operational logs, and system documentation accurately and timely.
  • Support preventive maintenance activities and assist with basic equipment troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to achieve production goals.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment through effective housekeeping practices.

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment operation.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, procedures, and production documentation.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Ability to work in manufacturing environments with noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime when business needs require.
  • Current and valid driver's license required.

How You Would Stand Out

  • Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
  • Experience operating extraction line equipment or similar processing systems.
  • Technical, vocational, or trade school training and/or forklift certification.

Why Choose Us?

  • Join a global industry leader focused on innovation and operational excellence.
  • Work in a collaborative environment where safety and quality are top priorities.
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing and processing equipment.
  • Opportunities for career growth, development, and internal advancement.
  • Be part of a team that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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

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About IFF

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.

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