Process Operator - 1st or 2nd shift

Chemical Process Operator

Performs all operating functions in the production departments, maintains high standards for flavor and ingredient handling, and trains new associates when necessary.

• Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Load trucks and containers with finished flavors and components in compliance with all standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of batch tickets, production orders, HACCP forms and SAP transactions.
• Inspect all outgoing containers for compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, customer and company specifications.
• Unload trucks and tankers of flavor components in compliance with standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation and SAP transactions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent reading and writing skills in English.
• Excellent math skills for weights and measures of ingredients.
• Certified forklift operator.
• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office and SAP computer skills.
• Intermediate problem‑solving skills.

• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience.
• Ability to comply with OSHA, GMP, FDA, DOT, FAA and EPA regulations while working in the shipping and receiving department.
• Ability to comply with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, FDA, DOT and EPA regulations while working in the production operations.

• Frequent lifting, carrying and handling of materials, tools and ingredients (5–55 lbs.).
• Frequent standing, walking, gripping and reaching.
• Occasional sitting, bending, twisting and climbing stairs.

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by the Five Principles.
• Purpose‑driven company building the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Industry‑competitive salary and bonus, medical and dental benefits, 401k participation and paid time off.

Base pay range: USD 22.50 – USD 30.93 (Illinois). Total compensation includes variable pay, medical and dental benefits, 401k participation and paid time off.