Job Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is offering a rewarding co-op experience to bright, talented, business-minded students with the leadership capabilities and determination to enhance our Manufacturing Technology organization during the 2025 Summer and Fall semesters.
We have an assignment at the Gibson City, Illinois plant, that manufactures plant protein ingredients for energy bars and meat alternative foods. The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment. In addition, it will provide them with opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF. The co-op commitment is approximately for a 9-month period.
In Manufacturing Technology, you will have opportunities to do the following:
- Work in a dynamic, team environment that leverages the resources of our large organization.
- Develop an understanding of the site engineering environment.
- Participate in the co-op program and work-specific training and development.
- Perform analytical project work using Six Sigma methodology.
- Work with experienced professionals in the field.
- Develop an understanding of IFF Strategic Business Units and Operations, product offerings and how materials, service requirements and issues are managed.
- Adopt and follow IFF's values of empowerment, expertise, integrity, innovation and responsibility both on a personal and business level.
Job Qualifications:The following requirements MUST be met for consideration in this student employment program:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Have the right to work in the U.S. without restrictions - currently and in the future.
Preferred Attribute
- 3.0 GPA or Higher
In addition to these requirements, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated the following core competencies:
- Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Accomplished computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database experience.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Salary Ranges:
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What We Do
Meet IFF:
We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.
An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.
With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.
Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.
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