Industrial Blending and Packaging Technician

Location: Schenectady, NY (USA) | Sign-on Bonus: $2,000

Role snapshot

• Operate across production areas to prepare, blend, package, sample, and store nutritional premixes.
• Handle and move dry pre-mix powders (up to 55 lbs) from storage to dispensary; weigh per batch formula; add to mixers and load blenders.
• Perform in-process and final inspections; collect samples for analytical testing; complete final packaging and palletizing.
• Adhere to the 4-eye principle guideline and all safety/quality procedures.
• Work independently; monitor equipment; document exceptions/deviations and corrective actions; communicate issues to Supervisor.

Schedule and compensation

• $21.00/hour base pay
• Shift differentials: +$0.50/hour (2nd shift) and +$1.75/hour (3rd shift)
• 2nd shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM EST
• 3rd shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM EST

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math.
• Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and basic computer skills.
• Lift/push/pull up to 55 lbs throughout the shift.
• Manufacturing experience (1+ year) preferred.
• FDA-driven requirements: no facial hair or artificial nails; must wear PPE, including a respirator, consistently for the entire shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on day one.
• Paid holidays, 18 days of PTO, and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• A safe, inclusive environment where you are welcomed.

About the operation

Within our Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC) North America Business Unit, three premix plants produce liquids and dry blends for dietary supplements, infant formula premixes, and food. Our Schenectady site is the largest and a regional and global performance hub.

About dsm-firmenich

We combine science and creativity to improve lives—powering innovations from reduced-sugar flavors to sustainable skincare and next-gen proteins. Expect learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up, and room to grow across businesses and borders.

**Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

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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 are conducting this search directly and are not accepting agency submissions or fee-based proposals for this role.