Blend Packager- 1st Shift

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Job Purpose

Under direct supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines by delivering production orders assignedby the Shift Leader and Production Operator II to perform a variety of simple, manual tasks of a productionprocess.

Production Operation

• Under supervision of more experienced Operator/Leader, perform basic operation of designated machines andproduction equipment such as (one of the following): blenders, sieves, spray dryer systems, batching systems,multipurpose reactors, spinning cone column, bulk tanks, Roxane robots, packaging systems, ovens, mills,distillation columns (stills), encapsulation systems. Common tasks involve one of the following activities:blending, mixing, dispensing, packaging, heating, cooking, adding enzymes, compounding, filtering.
• Collect intermediates or raw materials, move and load it into production machines.
• Understand bill of materials and/or formula specifications, so the proper quantities of materials are added inthe proper sequence.
• Manufacture product in a safe and timely manner and according to predefined process instructions to meetspecific quality standards.
• Accurately read control instruments, prepare neat & accurate records for all operations as required.
• Troubleshoot problems under guidance of more experienced Operator or provide assistance.
• Assist in performing in-process quality testing to ensure customer specifications are met. Identify deviationsand document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare product packaging for next step in production or for final shipment to customer according todepartment specifications.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times and complete all sanitation andhousekeeping duties as required.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA,USDA and internal safety guidelines
  
  

Process Improvement

• Proactively identify process improvements.
• Participate in Lean activities in designated areas.
  
  

Academic Background

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  

Professional Experience

• 3 to 4 years of experience in flavor, ingredient, food or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift operation skills preferred.
  
  

Technical Skills

• SAP bar coding/scanning experience preferred.
• Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products.
• Experience in using RF scanner and labeling.
• Ingredient knowledge around color, odor, order of addition and other pertinent quality factors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.