What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic / Ag Harvest Technician position at Symrise AG?
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
The Naturals business unit, within Food & Beverage, delivers natural ingredients, obtained using various gentle processing technologies. The team of in-house agronomists carefully selects raw materials and applies best-in-class sustainable sourcing practices, to capture the highest natural properties of conventional and organic fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, vanilla, and botanicals. Gentle industrial processes and technological know-how enable us to deliver consumer-friendly label solutions and standardized nutritional actives. Symrise can, in this way, guarantee food safety, highest quality standards, and traceability, ensuring trust all along the value chain.
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Your role
- Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices in all duties of this position
- Maintain full compliance with internal policies regarding safety and confidentiality
- Ability to work well with the team and work well independently with minimal supervision
- Successfully interact with colleagues across all disciplines in the plant
- Support QC and Production as required to maintain and improve operations
- Maintain a clean working area and assist with sanitation of maintenance equipment
- Perform inspections, adjustments, repairs, overhauls and troubleshooting on production equipment
- Fabricate and weld parts, supports, or improvements to production equipment as process requires
- Maintain and support all safety practices / polices. Utilize safe work practices and procedures
- Communicate necessary scheduled repairs and improvement opportunities
- Understand, communicate, and support organizations goals and how impact can be made
- Work on CMMS as necessary to ensure work is done timely.
- Daily shift monitoring and communication with production for equipment operation.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Food Processing Experience is a plus
- Mechanical Aptitude, and general mathematical ability a must
- Methodical work ethic and proficiency in mechanical work
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking and work balance understanding
- Must have demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication
- The person in this position must have ability to prioritize, follow-through on multiple tasks and work in a safe, efficient manner, abiding by all safety related policies and procedures
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
