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IFF · Onsite · Cedar Rapids, IA, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA (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 production equipment and processing systems safely and efficiently.
  • Follow daily production schedules to meet quality, yield, and productivity targets.
  • Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
  • Monitor critical process parameters and make adjustments to maintain product specifications.
  • Complete production, quality, and traceability documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Support food safety and quality programs by preventing contamination and adhering to GMP standards.
  • Participate in sanitation and cleaning activities to maintain a safe and hygienic production environment.
  • Collaborate with team members and support departments to ensure smooth production operations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality.

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or production environment preferred.
  • Experience operating automated manufacturing or processing equipment.
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to lift materials, work around production equipment, and perform physical job duties.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.

How You Would Stand Out

  • Previous food manufacturing experience.
  • Forklift certification and operating experience.
  • Experience working with process control systems or continuous production operations.

Why Choose Us?

  • Join a growing and innovative food manufacturing business within IFF.
  • Be part of a team dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Access training and development opportunities to advance your career.
  • Work with cutting-edge fruit processing technology.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Make an impact in producing ingredients used by leading global food brands

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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