Date Posted: October 20, 2025
Deadline: December 20, 2025
Organization: Symrise
Location: Greenwood
City: Hodges
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
Wages/Salary: This position will have a compensation around $18.21 - $25.58 per hour.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in food manufacturing or a similar environment preferred.
Knowledge of GMP, hygienic practices, and food safety standards preferred.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and work in various environments (including cold or elevated areas).
Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills.
Good communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team.
Forklift certification and ability to operate hoists and production tools (preferred).
Proficient in using control panels, gauges, and basic computer systems.
Competencies
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn new processes.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Positive attitude, cooperation, and adherence to company policies.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely.
Additional Requirements
Compliance with all company policies regarding Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Confidentiality.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives.
About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise – always inspiring more...
General Production Operator
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Your role
General Production Operator
Safely receive, inspect, process, and transfer raw materials and finished products through various manufacturing operations (blending, liquid processing, drying, grinding, etc.). Maintain quality and safety standards, accurately complete required documentation, and support continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment.
This position will have a compensation around $18.21 - $25.58 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor production equipment (e.g., blenders, dryers, grinders, liquid reactors) according to standard operating procedures.
Receive, inspect, and handle raw materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
Accurately complete process charts, production paperwork, and data entry in ERP and workflow systems.
Perform cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance tasks, including Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures and troubleshooting equipment issues.
Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards in all work areas.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and quality protocols, including HACCP and company specific standards.
Adhere to safety procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock Out/Tag Out, and safe lifting techniques.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and training as required.
Support process improvements and share ideas for operational excellence.
Assist with training new team members and support cross-training as needed.
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
• Day and Night shifts are available
• Rotating weekends
5300 US-25 N
Hodges, SC 29653
United States
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.