DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN I - 3rd Shift

McCormick & Company; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition assistance

medical

dental

vision

disability

group life insurance

401(k)

profit sharing

paid holidays

vacations

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Distribution Technician to operate within the Regional Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS, reporting to a Crew Lead. You will pick, pack and ship orders, and handle material handling equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include inputting paperwork, supporting inventory and special orders, and participating in continuous improvements. A forklift license and SAP training are preferred. GED required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math, reading, and speaking skills.
• Minimum required certifications required to perform the job.
• Experience using material handling equipment in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Basic MS Windows experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick/pack/shipping all customer orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate material handling equipment (transporter, forklift, etc.).
• Input paperwork and system transactions per SOPs and provide customers with required documentation.
• Assist with inventory, returns, replenishment, and co-label or export order selection if needed.
• Attend shift/team meetings and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Basic Math

Data Entry

Typing

Specialized PC Applications

Education

GED

Tools

SAP Transactions/Process Training

Forklift License

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated , a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Distribution Technician reporting to a Crew Lead . This individual will work in our Regional Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS .

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

McCormick makes every moment and meal better

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services.

• tuition assistance
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• group life insurance
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• paid holidays
• vacations

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager or Warehouse Supervisor, is responsible for picking/packing/shipping all customer orders in a timely (measured through Labor Management System - LMS) and accurate manner while operating material handling equipment (transporter, forklift, etc.). Performs general warehouse duties including loading, inbound receiving, returns, organizing, put-aways, replenishment, wrapping and push-offs and order selection. Is responsible for accurate input and provides customers with specific documentation and special services as needed. Other duties include filling"shorted" orders, co-label order selection, export order selection, and assisting with inventory. Participates in Team meetings and completes special projects assigned. Incumbent is subject to temperature extremes. Overtime on short notice may be required.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDE ONLY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs assignments in one of the following seven activity groups: Order Selection, Replenishment, Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Organizer, Repack/Hazmat. May be required to perform other activities based on business needs. Career progression will require to cross-train in multiple activity groups. Operates transporter, stand-up, reach or sit-down fork truck.
• Completes all paperwork & system transactions in accordance with standard departmental operating procedures. Paperwork can include, pick list, labels, tagging and any customer required placards.
• Identifies and communicates issues to shift crew leader, warehouse supervisor, team manager. Attends shift/team meetings and recommends general process. improvements.
• Performs general duties including sanitation and battery changing.
• Promotion to the next level is dependent upon the following criteria: Performs two years in expanded role in either Safety management, Efficiency management, Training management, or Quality management/ OR performs one additional activity group for a total of four of seven activity groups.

Education

General education

Minimum Level Of Education Required To Perform The Job.

Preferred level of education – why?

GED

Must have basic math, reading, and speaking skills.

Professional Memberships/Standards, Licenses/Certifications In Addition To General Education

Minimum required certifications required to perform the job.

Forklift License

Additional Certifications Preferred.

SAP Transactions/Process Training

EXPERIENCE:

Experience using material handling equipment in a warehouse environment preferred. Basic MS Windows experience preferred

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

1

Basic Math

Calculator

2

Specialized PC Applications

Typing

3

Data Entry

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.