About the Role
Join Takasago to be innovative and contribute to society through technology. We aim to create a company where employees experience fulfillment and happiness, fostering an environment for diverse backgrounds to work with joy and purpose, supporting individual growth, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Perform all labor duties necessary to assist compounders with the production of flavor products.
- Follow written and verbal instructions for handling and measuring chemical ingredients and products.
- Perform labor duties related to packaging and labeling of manufactured products for shipment.
- Physically stand and lift/carry an average of 50 lbs. repetitively during an 8-hour work shift/consistently for a 40-hour work week.
- Comprehend and apply automated material management practices with accuracy (e.g., SAP program).
- Operate production machinery and equipment (e.g., conveyers, forklifts) safely.
- Demonstrate leadership in learning and applying company safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Work overtime on an as-needed basis.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervision/management.
- Work under direct supervision on an infrequent basis.
- Demonstrate initiative for performing various job tasks on an as-needed basis 30-70% of the time, without specific directions.
- Ensure all processes and procedures related to inventory management are maintained and followed, including FIFO, quantities consumed, movement #, and location.
- Check equipment and tools prior to usage and report any damage/malfunction immediately.
- Consistently apply EHS considerations to protect health and safety and prevent adverse environmental effects.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English on a level needed to interact with other employees.
- Able to perform basic math calculations with the use of a calculator.
- Computer knowledge is essential.
- Basic comprehension of chemical and physical hazard information and application of safety procedures.
- Safe operation of material handling and packaging equipment on a consistent basis.
- Must be capable of regularly standing.
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance.
- Regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials on a repetitive basis.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- May handle hazardous chemicals, solvents, or mixtures.
- Required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, gloves, uniforms, and safety shoes.
Skills
- Forklift experience preferred
- SAP program comprehension
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment a plus
Education Level
- None required
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tuition assistance
- Health benefits
- Employee discounts to various services and products
- Life insurance 1.5 times your salary
- Robust retirement savings plans
- Employee assistance program
About the Company
- Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals.
- Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 27 countries, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide.
- Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.
Equal Opportunity
- Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.
