What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Operator, Blending Powder Packer (1st Shift) - New Ulm, MN position at dsm-firmenich?
Associate Operator, Blending Powder Packer
New Ulm, MN
Onsite
Blending Packer is needed in a detail-oriented and efficient team at DSM- Firmenich. As a Blending Packer you will need a strong understanding of quality control and safety protocols to handle our product with the utmost care. A packer will also need to be able to accurately measure and label finished material throughout the process. Being able to work efficiently under pressure enables the company to meet tight deadlines and keep a smooth production flow.
Your key responsibilities
- Palletize finished product
- Take samples to the lab for testing
- Complete process order paperwork
- Complete sanitation processes
- Ensuring proper labeling of finished product
- Complete CCP's and pre-operational inspections
We bring
- The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
- A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the flavor industries
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
You bring
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Ability to Lift 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and standing for long periods of time
- Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE per company policy
- Basic math skills
- Detail oriented
- Team oriented
The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $24.04-$25.00 per hour.
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
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.
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $24 - $25