Process Technician II

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | United States

Job description

Requisition  ID : 496354

Job Description

$26.75 Starting Wage Earn $70,000+ in First Year

IFF in Cedar Rapids IA is seeking a Process Technician to join our team!

At the  Cedar Rapids IFF location,  we are a leader in the industrial biotechnology sector which develops innovative enzymes and bioproducts to improve the performance and reduce the environmental impact of the cleaning, textiles, animal nutrition, grain processing, and chemical industries. To meet ongoing product demands, we are seeking outstanding candidates for the position of  Process Technician .  Please visit to learn more.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance – Including a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We also offer Life and even Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability Protection
• Paid Parental Leave – 16 Weeks
• 401k – 6% company match
• 3 weeks of vacation to start (prorated in the first year)
• 13 company-paid holidays annually
• Wellness Program – Earn credits receive a total of $500 Premium Differential
• On-site employee gym
• Career Development Program – Learn and grow at IFF
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Premiums
• Company-sponsored holiday party and seasonal events

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly driven team where you can apply your decision making and analytical skills on a daily basis while collaborating with other team members to achieve common goals.

You will spend your time...

• Performing core process operations which may include prep, fermentation, recovery, granulation, material handling, receiving, shipping, and packaging.
• Monitoring equipment and production process, working with our process control systems, troubleshooting equipment, and interacting with engineers to optimize the process.
• Participating in crew team activities that include defining best practices, SOP development, training, continuous improvement efforts and standardization.
• Being an effective team player. Willingly shares and accepts responsibilities, helps others, asks for help when needed.
• Communicating in an open, honest, and constructive manner. Keeping a positive attitude and work through issues in a constructive manner.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• A.A./B.S. or a related degree in a scientific or technical field preferred
• 2 + years of experience in a mechanical or industrial plant environment
• Demonstrated mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities are required
• Computer experience with MS Office Suite
• Ability to wear respirator
• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (55lbs)

AWS 24/7 Schedule - 4-week Rotation, 12 Hr shifts (6:00 - 6:00); You are only scheduled 7 days out of each two week, 14 day, rotation!

•    Week 1 Days : Mon Tuesday,  Friday, Sat, Sunday
•    Week 2 Days: Wed, Thurs
•    Week 3 Nights: Mon, Tues, Friday, Sat, Sunday (includes $1.50/hr premium)
•    Week 4 Nights: Wed, Thurs (includes $1.50/hr premium)

Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.

While we are interested in all qualified candidates with the potential to work in the United States, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication

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.

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