Join Takasago – Innovate, Inspire, and Make an Impact
At Takasago, we believe technology and creativity have the power to improve lives. We invite you to join a global company where innovation meets purpose, and every employee plays a part in shaping the future of flavors and fragrances worldwide.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: to foster a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds thrive with joy, balance, and a sense of meaning. We strive to offer an environment that encourages growth, celebrates individuality, and promotes well-being both inside and outside of work.
As a major global leader in flavors and fragrances, Takasago provides groundbreaking solutions in aroma ingredients, fine chemicals, and sensory experiences. Headquartered in Japan, we operate in more than 27 countries, with state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, R&D centers, and sales offices. Recently, Takasago proudly ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies list.
Schedule: Monday to Friday- 1:30pm to 10:00pm. (Holidays might affect the schedule).
Sign-on bonus of $1,000.
Essential Job Functions:
- Dispenses and packages finished product and or intermediates approved by QC.
- Involved in all areas of processing compounds: mixing, filtering, heating, sampling, and chilling.
- Checks materials for color odor and other characteristics, following formula instructions for the compound.
- Dispenses packages products include verifying container type on order, locating and verifying materials to match order and labels, generating product samples labels, inspecting exterior and interior of containers before filling and handling, subdividing repack.
- Operates forklifts and Hi-Lo’s in a safe manner.
- Maintains housekeeping of assigned areas.
- Follows all safety policies, procedures, GMP’s and maintains an orderly and clean work area.
- Must be capable of physically standing, and capable of lifting/carrying on the average of 50 lbs. repetitively during an 8-hour work shift / consistently for a 40-hour work week.
- This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Ensure all processes and procedures related to inventory management are maintained and followed. Includes but not limited to inventory movements related to production regarding FIFO, quantities consumed, movement # and location.
Education & Experience:
- No formal education required beyond proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
- 3–5 years of prior flavor compounding experience preferred.
- Proficient in metric weight conversion and basic arithmetic.
- Skilled in operating flavor production tools, pumps, mixers, scales, homogenizers; spray-dry experience a plus.
- Comfort with computer-based systems and production documentation.
Competencies:
Capable of handling all Compounder I assignments. Knowledge of metric weight systems conversions and basic arithmetic skills required. Working knowledge in the operations of equipment such as pumps, mixers, scales and homogenizers. Spray dry experience a plus. Must be computer literate.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be capable of regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear during an 8-hour work shift The employee must 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 by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Takasago’s Employee Benefits and Perks:
Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.
EEO Statement:
Takasago provides 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.