
colors headquarters - st. louis/sauget
Welcome to Sensient Colors Headquarters, with our main facility in St. Louis, MO, and our distribution and logistics center in Sauget, IL
St. Louis serves as the heart of Sensient's Color operations, where high-quality colors are produced for industries such as food and beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceuticals. Specializing in synthetic and natural colors, focusing on innovation, clean-label, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Sauget plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of products across North America and beyond. Our teams here manage the timely delivery of color from the St. Louis production facility, helping to streamline logistics and meet customer needs with reliability and speed.
why choose us
- Dynamic Environment: Join a close-knit team at our headquarters with exposure to Senior Leaders and variety of departments including production and labs.
- Stable Employer: Enjoy job security with no history of layoffs and ongoing investment in growth.
- Career Development: Access long-term development opportunities with advancement in role, for both personal and professional growth.
- Exciting Times: Be part of a company at the forefront of innovation and industry shifts toward usage of natural colors.

what you'll get
- Competitive Pay: Receive pay above the market average, rewarding your hard work and dedication.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental and 401K.
- Global Opportunities: Grow locally at our St. Louis headquarters or expand your career at any of our global locations.
- Onsite Health Services: Take advantage of health screenings and wellness support directly at the workplace.

where you'll work
- Near Downtown: Work in an up-and-coming area just outside downtown St. Louis, with free parking and 24/7 security.
- Established Location: Contribute to a historic building in operation since 1905, with a dedicated color facility running since 1924.
- Spacious Facility: Work in a large, 500,000+ sq. ft. St Louis facility dedicated to innovation and high-quality production, ensuring plenty of room for career growth and long-term stability.
- Growing Business: Be part of our continued growth, with a significant expansion in 2010 to support increased production.

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our stories We work together in person to put the needs of our customers first and get results. Be different. Be Sensient.
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who we are We’re on a mission across the globe to unlock the potential of our customers’ food, pharmaceutical, and personal care products.
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faq You have questions? here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions people have about a career with Sensient.
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the Americas We offer multiple locations across the United States, Latin America, and Canada. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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APAC region We offer multiple locations across the Asia-Pacific region. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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EMEA region We offer multiple locations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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global locations At Sensient, we believe in the power of collaborating face-to-face, in person. With locations around the world, we offer plenty of opportunities to build the career that best suits you. Learn more about our global locations.
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what we do We develop and manufacture flavors, colors, and extracts that bring our customers’ products to life. Our products positively impact the daily experience of millions.
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sustainability Sustainability is central to our mission at Sensient. Everyone here is dedicated to working together to bring sustainable innovations to the world. This includes vegan flavors, low-carbon products, natural and organic ingredients, and so much more.
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key hiring areas at Sensient Technologies Many paths to success. With a variety of categories and locations, it’s important to find the role that fits you best.
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learning & development We offer a variety of unmatched opportunities for training designed to help you develop your skills. Each program is tailored to specific areas of focus and intended to bring out your best while setting you up for a long, exciting, and fruitful career at Sensient. Take control of your future and learn more about our development programs.
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tips for your application Interested in applying to join us, but not sure how to begin? We’ve compiled a list of tips and advice from some current employees to help you get started.
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careers in research & development Where innovation is born and applied. If you’re an analytic thinker, scientific researcher, and driven winner, our Research and Development (R&D) department is where you can take control of your career.
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coaching at Sensient Having a strong coaching culture is a top priority for Sensient. We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their roles to meet their future career goals.
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sales careers Are you ambitious with a competitive spirit? Do you want to be rewarded for your hard work and results? Does your professional success matter to you? If so, join Sensient’s elite sales team.
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working at juneau Discover what makes working at the Juneau, WI facility unique! With a rich history, and a close-knit team of under 100 employees, this location offers a collaborative work environment where personal connections thrive.