Warehouse Operator

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.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (bending, lifting, standing for extended periods).
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality procedures.

• Valid driver's license.
• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.).

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