DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN I - 2nd Shift

McCormick & Company; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Distribution Tech to join their team. This role involves picking, packing, and shipping customer orders while operating material handling equipment in a dynamic warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in order fulfillment. With a focus on teamwork and process improvement, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to a company that values its employees and provides a range of benefits. If you're ready to take on challenges in a vibrant workplace, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a forklift license through McCormick.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds frequently and work in temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and timely.
• Operate forklifts and complete all paperwork per departmental procedures.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Order Selection

Data Entry

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio Frequency Terminals

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Salinas Foods Corporation, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, and a nationwide manufacturer & distributor of Hispanic Consumer Products, is seeking a Distribution Tech - 2nd shift located at Camino Real South, CA. This role reports to the Warehouse Team Manager.

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $24.00

With over $130 million in annual sales, the company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the Hispanic community—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. Mojave Foods offers a dynamic environment where you can transform, collaborate, and contribute to progress.

Mojave Foods provides a variety of benefits, programs, and services tailored to employees and their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Team Manager or Crew Leader in Order Selection/Warehouse, this individual is responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders accurately and timely (measured through Labor Management System - LMS), while operating material handling equipment (transporter, forklift, etc.). Responsibilities include general warehouse duties such as loading, inbound receiving, returns, organizing, put-away, replenishment, wrapping, push-offs, and order selection. The role also involves inputting accurate data, providing documentation and services as needed, filling shorted orders, co-labeling, export order selection, and assisting with inventory. Participation in team meetings and completion of special projects are expected. The work environment may involve temperature extremes, and overtime may be required on short notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform activities in one of the following groups: Order Selection, Replenishment, Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Organizer, Repack/Hazmat, with flexibility to perform other duties as needed.
• Operate forklifts, including stand-up, reach, or sit-down models.
• Complete all paperwork and system transactions per departmental procedures, including pick lists, labels, tagging, and customer placards.
• Identify and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Attend shift/team meetings and suggest process improvements.
• Perform duties such as sanitation and battery changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain a forklift license through McCormick.
• Ability to work in environments with spice dust, odors, noise, and vibration.
• Ability to work in temperature-extreme conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds continuously and 25-50 pounds frequently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with radio frequency terminals.
• Basic computer skills.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics.

As a policy, McCormick does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.