Flex Operator Trainee

Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA

Job Summary

What’s your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talk.

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

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

This position is based in Jacksonville, FL (On-Site). The facility operates primarily outdoors, requiring employees to work safely in varying weather conditions while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S teams.

Where You'll Make a Difference

Operate processing equipment and perform product transfers, line-ups, tank readings, equipment monitoring, and cleaning activities to support daily manufacturing operations.

Load and unload raw materials and finished products from trucks, railcars, totes, and tanks while following established procedures and safety requirements.

Collect product samples and support quality testing activities to ensure compliance with product specifications.

Assist with wastewater management activities and routine environmental compliance processes.

Utilize computer systems for data entry, documentation, inventory tracking, and production reporting.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while supporting site housekeeping and safety initiatives.

Inspect equipment and identify operational issues, communicating concerns to supervisors and maintenance personnel as needed.

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with team members across operations to support efficient and reliable plant performance.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree is a plus.

Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or a minimum of two years for candidates with an Associate's degree or current college enrollment.

Minimum of two years of experience operating forklifts, tank wagons, totes, or similar material handling equipment.

Strong math skills, including multiplication, division, and basic calculations required for production activities.

Ability to multitask and effectively manage responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to safely work in an outdoor chemical manufacturing facility and follow all safety requirements.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights up to 90 feet, and wear required PPE, including respiratory protection.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience working in an industrial-scale chemical manufacturing facility.

Coursework in chemistry or a related technical field.

Experience operating process equipment, conducting product transfers, and supporting environmental or wastewater operations.

Why Choose Us?

Collaborative, safety-focused culture with opportunities for career growth and development.

Hands-on experience with chemical manufacturing operations and industrial equipment.

Exposure to diverse production processes and technical skill development.

Meaningful work supporting products used by consumers around the world.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more