Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Penang, Malaysia (onsite role). Be part of a proactive, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Comply with the organization’s core values, company policies, and safety management systems (e.g., HIRA, LSR, EASI) while supporting ISO, GMP, HACCP, and 5S initiatives.
Assist in the smooth operation of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), including start-up, shutdown, and monitoring to achieve desired performance and compliance.
Record and report process conditions, abnormalities, and equipment performance in logbooks and to supervisors promptly.
Operate and maintain key equipment (filter press, DAF, decanter), perform troubleshooting, and ensure proper cleaning and upkeep.
Conduct influent and effluent analysis, ensuring discharge meets regulatory standards and updating records as per legal requirements.
Segregate scheduled/non-scheduled waste, manage disposal arrangements with contractors, and maintain a clean waste storage area.
Monitor sludge disposition, chemical inventory, energy, and water consumption to support cost control and operational efficiency.
Liaise with production, maintenance, SHE, and other departments; provide on-the-job training to contract workers when required.
Participate in ETP meetings, compulsory training, and contribute to cost reduction and service improvement initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Minimum SPM or equivalent; Diploma in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field is an advantage.
At least 2 years of experience in wastewater treatment or plant operations
Familiarity with effluent treatment processes and regulatory compliance
Ability to operate and maintain ETP equipment (filter press, DAF, decanter).
Basic knowledge of water analysis and chemical handling.
Understanding of scheduled and non-scheduled waste management.

How Would You Stand Out?

Good team player, open minded, embrace diversity
Ability to train and guide contract workers when required.
Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and contribute to cost-saving and efficiency improvements.

Why Choose Us?

Fun and positive working environment
Training opportunities
Learning and development programs

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

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