Technician 1 - Pre-weigh Material Handling

Job Description

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family.  We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.   IFF in Rochester, NY is seeking a Technician 1 to join our team!   This position will pre-weigh food grade raw materials used for probiotic production.    Keen attention to detail required.    If you are an outgoing and motivated individual looking to start a long-term career, then this is the role for you!  

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Pre-weigh of food grade raw materials for flask, seed tanks, fermenters and cryo protectant batches.
• Documentation of raw material information on individual raw material bags and batch sheets.   
• Conduct periodic cycle counts of raw materials in the probiotics warehouse.
• Assist operations in media mixes, cleaning as time permits.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing, as in division of tasks, cross over, email, problem resolution, feedback, process documentation.
• Works in an organized and safe manner to address safety, GMP and housekeeping concerns.
• Demonstrates high quality and integrity in work.   
• Contributes to continuous improvement through observations, attention to detail and follow through.
• Implements, adheres to and recommends changes to ISO standards. 
• 100% adherence to all safety practices and quality assurance systems including ISO 9001 and ISO 22000
• Acts in compliance with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food/Feed Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC.   Audits the area cleaning log and batch sheets for completion.
• Responsible for adherence to all quality systems including: ISO 22000 Food Safety, FAMI-QS and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understanding of IFF Corporate Quality policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma.    
• Basic computer skills required:   Microsoft excel
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.   Must be able to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities to meet objectives.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to work with a very interactive and self-directed group.
• Highly motivated and Safety conscious.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Position will work days but eventually will require a rotational shift schedule of 4 days on (2-12 hour AM shifts then 2-12 hour PM Shifts), and 4 days off; Ability to work overtime.
• Must be able to handle physical demands of the position including frequent lifting of up to 55 lbs.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with team members