About this Production Operator role at IFF
Job Summary
Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?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) and supports 2nd shift (3:30 PM–11:50 PM) and 3rd shift (11:30 PM–7:50 AM), Monday–Friday, with required overtime as needed. Be part of a safety-driven, quality-focused, team-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Compound solid and liquid flavors by weighing, blending, mixing, sifting, milling, and filling
Follow detailed shop floor papers and SOPs to ensure accurate production
Maintain cleanliness of processing areas and equipment in compliance with GMP, food safety, and HACCP
Accurately weigh raw materials using analytical balances for liquids and powders
Backflush raw material usage and process inventory transactions within SAP
Fill, label, and process QC samples and finished goods containers
Replenish raw material and finished goods inventory as required
Participate in cross-training programs, including Rototherm and extrusion operations
Collaborate with team members to solve problems and support other departments
What Makes You the Right Fit
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of chemical process manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing
Experience with powders compounding preferred
Strong basic math, reading, and computer skills
Ability to accurately weigh materials to 0.001 grams and use the metric system
Ability to follow written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to wear a respirator and operate forklifts or mechanical equipment
Ability to lift 25 kg containers and handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-odor environment
How Would You Stand Out?
Prior experience compounding powdered flavor or ingredient products
SAP experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong safety mindset and attention to quality and detail
Why Choose Us?
Join a global leader in flavors and ingredients
Work in a safety-first, GMP-compliant manufacturing environment
Gain hands-on experience with complex compounding operations
Be part of a collaborative and supportive production team
Receive training across multiple processing technologies
Build a long-term career within IFF Operations
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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