Production Operator

Job Description

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare food consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Beloit WI (Onsite). Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Operate fermentation and downstream recovery equipment throughout batch manufacturing processes using both field operations and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Prepare processing equipment following established SOPs including setup media preparation cleaning sanitization and packaging activities.
• Collect and document process samples to support laboratory analysis and product quality requirements.
• Execute manufacturing batches in accordance with approved batch records and accurately document process observations.
• Review complete and maintain production documentation including process data entry and operational records.
• Coordinate daily production activities by addressing scheduling priorities equipment availability and process-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization efficiency and manufacturing performance.
• Maintain equipment reliability by initiating maintenance work orders and partnering with maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering Maintenance Quality Assurance and Site Leadership to support safe compliant and efficient plant operations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards and safe work practices.
• Associate degree or higher in a scientific technical engineering or related discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing biotechnology chemical processing food pharmaceutical or industrial production environments.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic computer systems.
• Ability to review complete and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and vertical ladders work at elevated heights and lift up to 55 pounds.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule including days nights weekends and holidays and wear required PPE including respiratory protection.

How Would You Stand Out

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with fermentation processes SOP development and regulated manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Why Choose Us

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in innovation and specialty ingredients.
• Collaborative inclusive and safety-focused work environment.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Meaningful work that contributes to products used by consumers around the world.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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