Utility Technician - Sample Lab

Posted 4 days ago

bell flavors fragrancesNorthbrook (IL)

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Testing Laboratories and Services

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$34 per hour

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About the role

Utility Technician Sample LabBell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is seeking a dependable and adaptable Utility Technician to support our Shared Technical Services Sample Lab in Northbrook. Reporting to the STS Sample Lab Manager, this hands-on role supports shipping and receiving, inventory control, raw material handling, sample compounding, and related administrative activities. This role provides flexible support across the department based on business needs, customer priorities, production schedules, and workload demands. Daily responsibilities may vary and the ideal candidate is adaptable, has strong attention to detail and is comfortable shifting priorities in a fast-paced laboratory and warehouse environment.

Your Responsibilities:

Pick, pack, label, document, and ship domestic and international sample packages
Maintain accurate raw-material and finished-goods inventory through replenishment, cycle counts, and system transactions
Receive, move, stage, store, and replenish materials needed for sample lab operations
Prepare samples by accurately weighing ingredients and operating laboratory equipment in accordance with batch sheets and established procedures
Assist in fulfilling flavor sample requests and schedule compounding orders using production, inventory, and project management systems
Collaborate with R&D, Quality Control, Production, and other teams to support efficient workflow and timely sample delivery
Maintain accurate documentation and a safe, clean, organized, and compliant work environment
Perform other duties as assigned based on departmental needs
Your Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping and receiving, or logistics support
Basic knowledge of laboratory weighing, sample preparation, and material-handling practices
Ability to accurately follow batch sheets, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory or sample-tracking systems
Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to safety, quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, and company procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or related scientific discipline
Two to three years of experience in the flavor, fragrance, food, chemical, or related manufacturing industry
Experience supporting sample compounding, inventory management, and shipping within a laboratory environment
Experience with D365, PLM platforms, Batch Metrics, or similar workflow-management systems

Physical Requirements: This position requires regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling materials and equipment, and working in laboratory, warehouse, and shipping environments while wearing required personal protective equipment. The role frequently involves lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate. Why Join Bell? You will join a collaborative, hands-on environment to work across teams You will build valuable and logistics experience You will contribute to a team committed to safety, continuous improvement, and dependable service Receive a competitive hourly rate of $28 $34 per hour, based on qualifications and experience Access competitive benefits available to eligible regular full-time employees Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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