Operator, Spray Dry - 1st shift - New Ulm, MN
Spray Dry Operator
New Ulm, MN
Onsite
Come join our team as a Spray Dry Operator at DSM-Firmenich. Here, you will work with the best ingredients on the planet making over 900 Flavors and scents. Come feel empowered knowing you are contributing to lives of many across the planet!
Your key responsibilities
• Verify correct items have been picked before adding to the mixing tank and weigh materials for each batch
• Ensure materials are mixed accurately per batch instructions
• Transfer liquids as needed from vessel to vessel and run the Dryer as directed on each batch sheet
• Accurately and completely fill out paperwork as needed
• Disassemble, clean, sanitze and reassemble equipment during wash-ups
• Fill in for Powder Packer position as needed
We bring
• Base hourly pay from $28.91 per hour
• Paid holidays, 16 days of paid time
• Full healthcare benefits including medical care, dental care, eye care and life insurance
• 401K with generous company match
• A safe, inclusive workplace where you feel totally welcomed
You bring
• High School Diploma / GED preferred and prior experience handling chemicals
• Minimum 1-3 years of packing compounding experience and understanding of special formula instructions
• Knowledge of G.M.P’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and H.A.C.C.P (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• Forklift experience and ability to be on your feet up to 90% of the day
• Ability to lift a 35 lb product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs
• 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.