Production Operator I

Job Description:

Responsibilities of this position include utilizing shop floor papers to prepare process based flavor batches in the Spray Dry department as the production schedule dictates, andensuring proper packaging and back flushing of material. This position will be on the2nd or 3rd shift/Swing Shift. Overtime and shift adjustments may be required due to business needs.

We are IFF. We are the catalyst for discoveries that spark the senses and transform the everyday. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking "what if?" That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages.

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Required Skills:

• Prepares batches according to shop floor paper instructions.
• Read, collect, and analyze analytical data from spray dryer and other equipment. Utilize analytical lab equipment such as particle size analyzer, pH meter, Ro-Tap,etc.
• Upon completion of batches, ensures timely backflushing of materials to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operates electric and/or gas sit down and electric reach trucks as required.
• Individual must have good working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP, SAP, Excel, inventory control and maintain highest levels of sanitation in and around their work area.
• Push/pull 400 pound drums and lift 100 pound bags as required.
• Compare information on ZFIS to ensure proper packaging and amount of material against customer orders.
• Must participate in Cross-Training Program.
• Individual must be able to work unsupervised and handle unexpected situations, especially when working on the off-shift.

Required Experience:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Applicant must have some basic math proficiencies
• Forklift/Truck Certification.

Preferred:

• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience in a process manufacturing environment
• Worked and Handling of Food Type products.
• Mechanical knowledge and basic usage of hand tools.
• Must be able to multi-task safely, while keeping area clean and audit ready.

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.

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