Nutritional Premix Production Operator

Location: Schenectady, NY (USA)

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000

A day in this role

You clock in, gear up, and step into a clean, safety-first production space where every batch supports healthier lives. Your shift begins by reviewing the batch formula and staging raw materials. You’ll transport dry pre-mix powders (up to 55 lbs), verify weights, and add ingredients to the mixers. With a practiced eye, you load blenders, complete final packaging, and collect samples to confirm quality. Throughout the shift, you inspect both incoming raw materials and finished goods, then carefully palletize and store them—always following the 4-eye principle guideline at all times.

As production flows, you keep a close watch on equipment, documenting exceptions and deviations, and reporting any disturbances to your Supervisor. You’re comfortable working independently across the production process and applying advanced process knowledge to keep everything running smoothly. English reading/writing and basic math skills help you record data accurately and communicate clearly with your team.

Schedule and pay

• Base pay: $21.00/hour
• Shift differentials: $0.50/hour for 2nd shift; $1.75/hour for 3rd shift
• 2nd shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM EST
• 3rd shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM EST

What you’ll do

• Move, weigh, and add raw materials per batch formula; operate mixers and blenders.
• Complete final packaging; sample per batch requirements; inspect raw and finished goods.
• Safely palletize and store materials and products.
• Work independently across production areas, demonstrating advanced process knowledge.
• Monitor, report, and document equipment issues; record exceptions, deviations, and actions.
• Alert Supervisor about process adjustments or concerns.
• Collect samples for quality and analytical testing.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma/GED.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail; basic computer proficiency; ability to read and write in English and perform basic math.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Due to FDA safety and health requirements: no facial hair or artificial nails; consistent use of PPE, including a respirator, for the full shift.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, 18 days of PTO, plus 2 floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on your first day.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• A safe, inclusive workplace where you are welcomed and supported.

Where your work shows up

Our Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC) North America Business Unit operates three premix manufacturing sites producing liquids and dry blends for dietary supplements, infant formula premixes, and food. Schenectady is the largest site and a performance focal point across the region and globally.

About dsm-firmenich

We bring science and creativity together to advance nutrition, health, and beauty—helping shape better choices like reduced-sugar flavors, sustainable skincare, and planet-friendly proteins. You’ll join a global team that encourages growth, cross-functional mobility, and the power of your ideas.

**Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

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At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.