Spherion is hiring an Ingredient Technician for a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing plant. You will execute ingredient receiving, staging, and batching to support production schedules while ensuring full compliance with food quality standards, inventory accuracy, and workplace safety protocols.
Responsibilities:
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Production Support & Batching: Prepare, measure, and distribute ingredients according to production orders and recipe specifications, excluding bulk items.
Inventory Control: Perform cycle counts, end-of-run counts, track ingredient receipts, and maintain strict FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures.
System Data Entry: Verify and enter ingredient receipts, stock movements, and purchase orders into SAP.
Quality & Food Safety: Maintain food safety management standards (GMPs, SQF, Organic, GFCO), report ingredient shortages, and collaborate with Quality teams on material issues.
Material Handling & Equipment: Safely operate a forklift to stage ingredients and ensure all equipment is sanitized prior to use.
Working hours: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills:
1-2 years of experience in a food/beverage mixing, batching, or processing environment.
Direct experience entering data and tracking inventory within SAP.
Prior familiarity with specialized food standards such as SQF, Organic, or GFCO.
Active forklift operator certification.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong basic math skills for recipe batching and measurement tracking.
Solid understanding of personal and food safety regulatory standards (GMPs, PPE usage).
Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in temperature-controlled environments.
Apply now and start building your future with us! Once you have applied you will receive an email for screening questions. Upon completion your application will be reviewed and you will be notified via text or email with further instructions.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).