Production Operator, Reel-to-Reel | Newark, DE
Production Operator, Reel-to-Reel
Newark, DE
On Site (M-F 7:30am-4pm)
As a Production Operator, Reel-to-Reel you will maintain and operate Reel-to-Reel (RTR) web handling equipment, perform in-process inspections, maintain batch records and SOPs, conduct ERP transactions, and manufacture liquid and dried sub-components required for diagnostic kit production.
This position supports our Romer Labs division, a global leader in innovative diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. With a focus on mycotoxins, food allergens, GMOs, and microbial contaminants. Making the World's Food Safer® romerlabs.com
Your key responsibilities
- Operate and maintain Reel-to-Reel web handling equipment
- Follow production schedules to deliver materials for downstream processes
- Maintain batch records, execute SOPs, and use SAP to track work order execution
- Manufacture liquid and dried sub-components for diagnostic
- Participate in inventory checks, order supplies, cross-train, and troubleshoot to improve processes and resolve product issues
We offer
- Competitive base salary with a 5% annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on day one
- 18 days of paid time off, plus 2 floating holidays for added flexibility
- Generous 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals
- A collaborative culture where we grow together, drive progress, and shape a better future
You bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in operating and maintaining machinery preferred
- Microsoft Office experience
- Ability to perform in-process inspections on raw materials and semi-finished goods
- Proficiency in using SAP for inventory tracking and work order execution preferred
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.
DEI 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.