Production Operator

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

Salary Ranges:

34,916.00-49,880.00USD