Warehouse Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Operator to join our team at our food ingredient manufacturing facility in Rockland, Maine. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing raw materials and finished products while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role requires prior forklift experience, attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

IFF is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing high-performing talent. We promote internal mobility and career growth across functions, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and managers throughout the hiring process.

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Operator to join our team in Rockland, Maine . This role supports the efficient handling of raw materials and finished goods in a food manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments of raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Store products in designated areas, ensuring proper inventory rotation (FIFO).
• Pick, pack, and stage materials for production and outbound shipments.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization in compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Follow all company policies, safety protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with truck loading / unloading and verify shipment accuracy.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Work in a warehouse / manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature variations.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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