Pellet Package Lead Operator

IFF • Madison, WI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based in Madison, WI (onsite). Be part of a dedicated, safety-focused, and innovative team in Pellet Package Lead Operator (Night Shift) where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or food-processing environment
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and quality/safety compliance standards
• Ability to operate or learn various production equipment and tools
• Strong attention to detail when measuring, blending, or monitoring materials
• Comfortable monitoring and interpreting data such as temperatures, pressures, and product measurements
• Ability to safely assemble, disassemble, clean, sanitize, and sterilize equipment
• Strong reliability with consistent attendance and safety participation
• Ability to follow written procedures, batch tickets, SOPs, and documentation requirements
• Capability to move raw materials, equipment, and finished products throughout the plant

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with ISO 9001 or FSSC 22000 environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude or experience performing equipment adjustments
• Experience operating forklifts or other industrial equipment

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality systems including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, Food Safety, and all IFF quality procedures
• Supervise employees on an assigned shift to ensure the work is completed within established timing, quality, and cost standards.
• Operate a wide range of production equipment such as batch tanks, freezers, pelletizers, forklifts, packaging equipment, and CIP/COP systems
• Monitor production processes by checking oxygen levels, temperature, pressure, pH, weights, and volumes, and record all required data
• Follow SOPs and Work Instructions to make production adjustments, add raw materials, and move products throughout the process
• Identify abnormal conditions and notify appropriate personnel; make corrections when within training and operating parameters
• Maintain accurate logs for equipment, production processes, maintenance, and routine cleaning
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments and preventative maintenance; escalate major repair needs appropriate

Benefits

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed