Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Distillation Operator

Lakeland, FL, US

On-Site

S11

We currently have an immediate opportunity for a Distillation Operator to join our Operations Department at our Lakeland, FL site. Candidates must be willing to train on 1st shift and then be assigned to work on either 2nd or 3rd shift depending on company needs.

Under general supervision, perform the duties required for the distillation process according to Firmenich’s safety, quality, housekeeping, service (punctuality) and cost standards.

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

• Responsible for the operation and monitoring of all Distillation equipment. This includes all associated tanks, pumps, and filtration equipment• Responsible for start-up, monitoring and shutdown of Distillation utilities; cooling towers, glycol chillers, vacuum pump, air compressor, and computer control systems and responsible for transferring product to and from Distillation area and associated tank farms• Proficient in the operation of Gas Chromatograph to monitor processes and evaluate product• Maintains appropriate records, process orders, and log books of all work functions performed. Follow all safety policies and procedures• Labels, stores and performs inventory transfers of intermediate and finished products produced utilizing SAP• Correctly complete written batch records, written shift change instructions, responsible for maintaining good GMP’s and housekeeping and assist in the maintenance of required GMP and safety logs

We bring

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

You bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent and high math aptitue• 3-5 years experience in distillation and extraction processes• Knowledgeable in the operation of Distillation columns, process control systems (Delta V), lab analysis• Ability to work with flammable liquids and work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food Safety and other internal safety guidelines• Aptitude for mechanical work

• Ability to become part of a team

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.

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