Process Operator

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

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

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based on Cedar Rapids, IA (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Follow daily production schedules to meet targets, minimizing downtime and maximizing yield.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment and processes in the production of food ingredients.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete required quality documentation.
• Work within the QAD ERP system to manage production orders and track inventory.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and uphold all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Troubleshot operational issues to minimize downtime and support maximum efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members and maintain accurate production records.
• Perform routine in‑process and finished goods checks.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the unit operation.
  
  

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (GED).
• Basic mathematical proficiency.
• Recommended 2 years of experience in a mechanical or industrial work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with general hand tools.
• General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Physically fit to wear PPE and perform physical labor, including lifting to 55 lbs.
• Demonstrated reliability and a self‑motivated, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Positive team players committed to producing safe, high‑quality food ingredients.
  
  

How You Would Stand Out

• Prior experience working in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Forklift operation experience and basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably QAD.
  
  

Why Choose Us?

• Being part of a global leader driving innovation in scent, taste, and nutrition.
• Work with a team that values diversity, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Grow your career in a company committed to sustainability and technology.
• Join a culture that prioritizes safety, people development, and operational excellence.
  
  

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