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.

• Perform physical field work and operate equipment through automated programs (DCS).
• Prepare fermentation and downstream equipment according to SOPs, including equipment setup, media make-up, equipment cleaning, packaging, etc.
• Collect samples during manufacturing for analytical analysis.
• 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, including in-process data input and trending.
• 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, and other production-related concerns.
• Maintain the upkeep of the Fermentation Plant equipment by initiating work notifications/work orders and maintenance scheduling; use your own tools to correct minor maintenance issues. This also includes assistance with maintenance activities such as rebuilding valves and working on pumps.
• Interface with Engineering, Maintenance, QAQC, and Site Leadership to solve production problems.
• Create and modify SOPs for new processes or operations as needed.
• Ensure production compliance with EH&S guidelines and requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least six months of manufacturing experience.
• Availability to rotate shifts.
• Adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload.

• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Can work efficiently and effectively with minimal oversight.
• Computer experience with the MS Office suite.
• Willing and able to do moderate to heavy stair climbing, moderate climbing of vertical and mobile ladders, and work above floor surfaces and lift up to 55 lbs.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including a respirator.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating (days/nights) shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Opportunity to grow in your career in manufacturing with little experience. Learn about our industry and become a great teamwork player.

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 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 religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.