Operator Sampling

Job Title: Operator Sampling
Location: Midrand, South Africa

As an Operator in Sampling at dsm-firmenich, you play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely handling of materials from warehouse to lab. You’ll be responsible for sampling, packaging, and labeling materials while maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality standards. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will support efficient inventory management and reporting. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of our sampling operations and delivering high-quality service to our customers.

Your key responsibilities

Execute daily picking and transfer of materials between warehouse and sampling lab.
Perform sampling, weighing, and packaging of materials for outbound dispatch.
Maintain accurate labeling of raw materials, finished goods, and containers.
Monitor and manage storage conditions and expiry dates of sampling materials.
Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, and safety/environmental standards.
Participate in inventory audits and reconciliation of sampling processes.

We offer

Unique career paths across perfumery, flavors and ingredients- explore what drives you and get the support to shape the future of taste
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
Customer-first approach, turning ideas into impactful solutions

You bring

Preferred: Qualification in Logistics or a related field, Minimum: Grade 12 (High School Diploma)
Strong understanding of Safety & Quality Standards, including GMP
Native English speaker or fluent in English (written and spoken) for accurate documentation (e.g., SOPs, GMP records) and effective communication with internal teams and international stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily operational goals.
Attention to Detail for accurate labeling, documentation, and sampling procedures.
Problem-Solving & Logical Reasoning to handle unexpected changes and maintain process integrity.

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.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

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.