Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from IFF
Job overview
The Utilities Operator-2 at IFF is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of utilities infrastructure at the Cedar Rapids production facility, impacting safety and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, monitoring utilities systems, collecting and analyzing samples, supporting maintenance and equipment operation, participating in project development, performing inspections, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and collaborating on best practices and continuous improvement.
Experience and skills
Requires minimum 6 years of industrial plant or utilities experience, strong safety and environmental knowledge, physical capability for demanding tasks, proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Work environment and culture
IFF values diversity, inclusion, and an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their authentic selves, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and excellence.
Company information
IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences, focused on innovation and sustainability to improve how the world lives and works.
Job location and travel
The position is based at IFF's Cedar Rapids production facility with rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment including weekends and holidays.
Company overview
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a leading global creator of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives used in a wide variety of consumer products. They generate revenue by developing and manufacturing innovative compounds for food, beverage, personal care, and household products, serving clients in over 100 countries. Founded in 1958, IFF has a rich history of mergers and acquisitions, including the notable merger with DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences division in 2021, which significantly expanded its portfolio and market reach.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers and utilities systems, emphasizing compliance with safety and environmental regulations as outlined by IFF.
Showcase your proficiency with monitoring tools like Data Historian, HMIs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS), as well as your ability to collect and analyze data related to flow rates, temperature, pH, and chemical dosing.
Apply through multiple channels such as IFF's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being seen by recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the Cedar Rapids production facility or utilities division on LinkedIn, starting conversations with ice breakers like commenting on IFF’s commitment to sustainability or asking about their experience working in a 24/7 operational environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by including keywords from the job description such as 'high-pressure boilers,' 'utilities systems,' 'safety compliance,' 'DCS,' and 'continuous improvement' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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