Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Chemical Manufacturing

Job Title

Chemical Operator

Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies. Operates chemical reactors, distillation units, and related equipment used in the development of new manufacturing processes or to improve existing ones, both in the laboratory and in the Pilot Plant.

• Follow procedures to operate stills, reactors, lab equipment and auxiliary process equipment. Monitor processes, log data, and adjust process conditions as specified. Train to operate computer controlled equipment. Start-up, operate and monitor utilities in the pilot plant.
• Train to provide backup support for specialized equipment such as instrumented lab reactors.
• Work unsupervised and handle unexpected situations on the off-shift after training is complete. Use judgment to identify and resolve problems; report all operating problems to supervisor or working foreperson.
• Set up laboratory and pilot plant equipment for operation. Check equipment for cleanliness and operability.
• Material and chemical handling duties: move chemical drums within the pilot plant, fill and bulk containers, load, charge, and feed into reactors, take, analyze, and interpret process samples by Gas chromatography. Check and verify raw materials.
• Maintain equipment and general housekeeping.
• Conduct all operations safely; practice safe working habits. Follow strict safety and regulatory procedures at all times. Use appropriate personal protective equipment as specified. Monitor required equipment to operate within regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain GMP environment in the lab and pilot plant.

• Job Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork
• Customer Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills/Communication
• Leadership
• Dealing with Change
• Development of Subordinates
• Business Knowledge
• High degree of personal organization

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Chemical Operator or as a Laboratory Technician.
• High school graduate.
• Ability to push, pull, or shove 500‑lbs, with assistance from available mechanical devices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with computer controls and computer controlled equipment.
• Should take and pass boiler operator’s license within 6 to 12 months.
• Work steady 4‑12 shift, work 8‑4 or 12‑8 shift as needed to cover special situations.

• Experience or knowledge in handling chemicals.
• Experience with and knowledge of laboratory, pilot plant or plant chemical operations.
• Involvement with a Safety, Fire Brigade, or other Emergency Response Team.
• Working Knowledge of SAP

This posting is for a steady off position shift position. Training will be done rotating on all shifts (8AM-4PM, 4PM-Midnight, Midnight to 8AM) until the operator is qualified to work independently.

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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Salary Ranges: $55,536 - $69,420