Job Description

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.

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

The role is based on Jacksonville, FL (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

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment used in the production of liquid chemicals for fragrance manufacturing.
• Perform equipment line-ups, product transfers, tank readings, and routine operational checks to ensure efficient and safe production.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products from trucks, railcars, totes, and tank wagons.
• Collect product samples and support quality control activities to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Manage wastewater handling activities in accordance with environmental and operational requirements.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain process equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Utilize computer systems for data entry, production documentation, and operational recordkeeping.
• Follow all safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and environmental regulations while working in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Work effectively in an outdoor facility under varying weather conditions while supporting plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or a minimum of 2 years for candidates with an Associate's degree or current college enrollment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, totes, tank wagons, or similar equipment.
• Strong mathematical abilities, including multiplication, division, and basic calculations required for process operations.
• Ability to safely operate within a chemical manufacturing environment while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights ranging from 12 to 90 feet, and wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators.

How You Would Stand Out

• Previous experience in an industrial-scale chemical manufacturing facility.
• High school or college coursework in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Experience with chemical transfer operations, bulk material handling, railcar loading/unloading, or wastewater management systems.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader in taste, scent, food ingredients, health, and biosciences.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple maintenance and facility disciplines.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development within maintenance and operations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Help create products that delight consumers around the world every day.

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