Production Operator I

About the role

Control or operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line in a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. This position involves packaging and filtering finished goods, replenishing raw material inventory, and chemical blending in production, including manual dispensing of flavor chemicals and combining with automatically dispensed materials.

This is a second shift role (3:30 PM – 11:50 PM, Monday–Friday) located in South Brunswick.

Responsibilities

• Compound materials as required by production demand by following shop floor instructions precisely.
• Safely operate forklifts and all material handling equipment within the work area.
• Maintain a safe working environment, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and proactively improve the safety culture of the department.
• Maintain processing area and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and presentable condition; adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and exemplary housekeeping standards.
• Work as part of a team to solve problems, develop procedures, and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting other departments as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment.
• Ability to be exposed to heavy machinery and electrical currents.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to handle 200 kg drums and 50 kg bags.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• Experience with SAP, Camelot, and Marco systems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• English fluency.
• Prior chemical process manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in liquid compounding or flavor manufacturing.
• Strong safety mindset and compliance-driven work style.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Vacation and holidays.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• Annual bonus plan.
• Training opportunities and learning and development programs from day one.

Pay

Salary range: $34,916 – $49,880 USD.

Schedule

Second shift: 3:30 PM – 11:50 PM, Monday–Friday.