FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH - 2ND SHIFT

McCormick & Company; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dividend Program

Total Rewards Programs

Job summary

McCormick & Company is hiring a Flavor Manufacturing Tech for our Geneva, IL facility on 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM, Monday–Friday). The role involves setting up and operating filling/packaging equipment, running a small spray dryer, and ensuring exact weights and labels per production cards.

You will keep production records, perform sanitation, and support basic blends and emulsions. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, about one year of production experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 1 year of production experience in blending/processing or related work.
• Ability to work across multiple tasks and follow procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret formula sheets and production documents.
• Willingness to lift 50 lb and operate equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate filling/packaging equipment and perform hand-filling tasks.
• Operate a small Spray Dryer as part of production.
• Follow packaging instructions, weights, labels, and schedules.
• Maintain accurate production records and report daily.
• Inspect in-process goods for weight, labeling, and packaging accuracy.
• Perform sanitation, housekeeping, and GMP compliance tasks.
• Assist with basic blends and emulsions and run sampling procedures.
• Operate a forklift safely and assist with changeovers and wash downs.

Skills

High School Diploma

1 year production experience

Math skills

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

SAP

GMP environment

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Flavor Manufacturing Tech at our McCormick Flavor Solutions facility in Geneva, IL.

We are hiring for 2nd shift Monday - Friday 2PM-10:30PM

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment as well as perform hand-filling tasks
• Operate a small Spray Dryer
• Understand and follow all packaging instructions on production cards and daily schedule (i.e. Weights, label requirements, formula integrity, machine number, etc.)
• Keep accurate production records, report information daily and accurate reporting
• Inspect in-process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration, correct and/or report defects.
• Perform sanitation duties, perform proper housekeeping, and adhere to safety and GMP procedures
• Help maintain equipment, report all machinery breakdowns or problems, and resolve basic mechanical issues
• Perform all retain procedures
• Assist in making basic, small blends, and emulsions
• Perform sampling procedures per specifications
• Operate fork truck in a safe manner
• Perform changeovers and wash downs (including chemical, allergen, and kosher) of equipment
• Participate in team/department meetings, offering suggestions where warranted
• Responsible for disposal of trash and operating compactor

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience
• Ability to use logical thinking in performing multiple duties, often working on different projects at the same time
• Ability to memorize various policies and procedures
• Ability to know when to go to higher level for a decision
• Ability to read and interpret various formula sheets, printed/written materials, and computer screens
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to perform basic math functions; must be able to write legibly
• Ability to lift and carry pails of liquids (50 lbs), move containers over 50 lbs., hand roll 600 lb drums
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and bend/stoop to work around equipment
• Ability to operate hand tools, high-pressure water hoses, and enter information onto a computer (touch-screen/keyboard)
• Ability to work a full shift plus daily overtime (often on short notice) and on weekends, plus have flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts (10-12 hours)
• Fork truck license required or ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to wear a PAPR/positive pressure respirator and to be physically able to complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a computer-based system - SAP experience
• Experience working in a GMP environment

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

Base Salary

Base Salary: $21.88- $31.73

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Dividend Program.

In Addition To a Competitive Compensation Package, Permanent Employees Of McCormick Are Eligible For Our Extensive Total Rewards Programs That Include

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates.

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.