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Associate Operator, Production Technician I

St. Louis, MO

On-Site

A great Production Technician I is a teammate that places safety first. The Production Technician I in handling raw materials, staging materials for processing and operating pallet jacks or forklifts. Have the ability to work as a team player with different sets of skills.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Set up machines to specification. Fill and label products. Clean and sanitize equipment between orders

• Able to read and understand batch reports in order to set up machines to order specification

• Able to verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations

• Assist Group Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed

• Understand and follow all plant policies concerning safety/emergency, conduct, maintenance and sanitation

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling and storage of food products

We bring

• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• High School Diploma/ GED, preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of Diploma

• Previous food plant experience, forklift truck experience and license required

• Basic Math skills required

• Ability to be on your feet 60% - 90% of the day

• Frequently lift a 35 lb. product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs

• Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)

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.