Process Manufacturing Technician

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

Production Operator

Beloit, WI

Work Only 14 Days Per Month and Earn $65,000-$75,000 in Your First Year

Employees can earn a $500 Employee Referral Bonus!

Why Join IFF?

At IFF, we offer a competitive compensation package, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment.

Benefits Include:

Comprehensive medical insurance with generous company contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance and optional pet insurance

Legal assistance programs

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 16 weeks of paid paternity leave

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% contributed

Three weeks of paid vacation upon hire (prorated during the first year)

Twelve company-paid holidays annually

Wellness program with the opportunity to earn up to $500 in premium differential incentives

On-site fitness center

Career development and advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement potential up to $5,000 annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members

Shift differential pay

Company-sponsored holiday celebrations and seasonal events

Compensation & Schedule Highlights

Work only 14 days per month

Night shift differential pay

Triple-time pay (3x) for all company holidays worked

Built-in overtime structure:

1.5x pay included in the regular rotating schedule

Additional 1.5x pay for all hours worked on Sundays

1. Where You'll Make a Difference

• You will perform physical field work and operating equipment through automated programs (DCS)
• You will prepare fermentation and downstream equipment in accordance with SOPs, this includes equipment setup, media make up, equipment cleaning, packaging, etc.
• Collect samples during manufacturing process for analytical analysis.
• Prepare and follow all steps for standard and evolutionary batch processes by following prescribed batch records, noting observations on production conditions within the batch with the area engineer.
• Collect and review all batch records. Relevant batch data includes in process data input and trending, among other items.
• Coordinate day-to-day departmental activities, including manufacturing scheduling conflicts, coordinating equipment maintenance and installation activities, troubleshooting process upsets such as equipment and instrumentation issues, process optimization, or addressing other production related concerns
• Maintain the upkeep of the Fermentation Plant equipment through the process of initiating work notifications/work orders and maintenance scheduling; Use your own tools to correct minor maintenance issues is encouraged. This also includes assistance with maintenance activities such as rebuilding valves, working on pumps, etc.
• Interface with Engineering, Maintenance, QAQC, and Site Leadership to solve production problems
• Create & Modify SOPs for new processes or operations as needed.
• Ensure production compliance with EH&S guidelines and requirements.

2. What Makes You the Right Fit

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience in manufacturing for at least 6 months
• Availability to rotate shifts
• Follow safety and environmental regulations
• Perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload

3. How Would You Stand Out?"

• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication to assist in working collaboratively within a team
• Be able to work efficiently and effectively through tasks with minimal overhead management direction to execute required work
• Computer experience with MS Office suite
• Willing and able to do moderate to heavy stair climbing. Moderate climbing of vertical and mobile ladders, along with the ability to work above floor surfaces (heights) and lift up to 55 lbs.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required - including a respirator
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating (days/nights) shifts, including weekends and holidays

Annual Range salary: From $65,000- to $75,000

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