FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH I

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

McCormick & Company is hiring a Flavor Manufacturing Technician for the 2nd shift at the FMC Plant in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This full-time role reports to a Team Manager and is based at 11102 McCormick Road.

The job involves setting up and operating filling packaging equipment, running a spray dryer, following production cards, keeping records, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards. A high school diploma and at least one year of production experience are required, with weekend and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• One year of production experience in mixing/blending/processing or related.
• Ability to read and interpret formula sheets and production specs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle heavy drums and containers.
• Willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate filling/packaging equipment and perform hand-filling tasks.
• Operate a Spray Dryer.
• Follow packaging instructions, weights, labels, and formulas per schedule.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting.
• Inspect in-process goods for weights, labeling, and packaging defects.
• Perform sanitation duties and uphold GMP and safety procedures.
• Assist in basic blends and emulsions and perform sampling.
• Operate forklift safely and handle changeovers and washdowns.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading specs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

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 – 2nd Shift immediately at our FMC Plant located at 11102 McCormick Road in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Flavor Manufacturing Technician. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Flavor Manufacturing Technician will report to a Team Manager.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment as well as perform hand-filling tasks
• Operate a 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 when warranted
• Responsible for disposal of trash

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 (touchscreen/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 : $21.60 - $32.40

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.