Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

This position is responsible for the Extraction Department in a flavors manufacturing facility. Extraction team members monitor equipment, follow sanitary practices, move and lift products into hoppers, and pack liquid products into various containers which are subsequently placed on pallets for shipment.

How You Will Contribute

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up, and controls processes, i.e. blending, extraction and filtration. Completes appropriate documentation.

• Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP and HAACP instructions and guidelines. Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks.

• Sets up, calibrates and monitors instruments, i.e. pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, and thermometers.

• Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e. pumps, grinders, valves, etc. Clean utensils, vessels and lines.

• Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.

• Performs minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation of process.

• Monitors PLC controlled equipment and problem solves any variation from the standard   

• Completes the daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules

• Tends solvent extraction equipment that extracts flavor compounds.  Observes temperature and steam pressure gauges and flowmeters, and turns valves or hand wheels to regulate temperature and flow of material in equipment within specified limits.

• Records indicator readings and test results

• Follow standard instructions to package products to specifications

• Lifting of heavy drums and bags and wearing proper PPE

• Strictly follow detailed instructions to monitor equipment, control temperatures

• Work in a faced paced environment able to multi-task and perform under pressure while remaining flexible.

• Follow sanitary guidelines for CIP and cleaning

• Filling out necessary paperwork and batch sheets that accompany mixes compounded

Starting Salary : $18.00/hr

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Department: Operations

Location: Hamilton, Ohio

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.