FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH I

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid parental leave

Retirement and investment programs

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is hiring a Flavor Manufacturing Technician for the 2nd shift at the Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, MD. The role involves operating filling packaging equipment, a Spray Dryer, and following production schedules to ensure accuracy and safety.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of production experience. SAP experience and forklift certification are a plus; this is a full-time, on-site position with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret formula sheets and production instructions.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and adhere to GMP procedures.
• Forklift license required or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate filling packaging equipment and perform hand-filling tasks.
• Operate a Spray Dryer.
• Follow production cards, schedules, and weight/label requirements.
• Keep accurate production records and report daily.
• Inspect in-process goods for correct weights and labeling; report defects.
• Perform sanitation duties and maintain housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Reading formulas

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP experience

Forklift license

Job description

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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-timeFlavor Manufacturing Technician. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Flavor Manufacturing Technicianwill report to aTeam 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
• 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 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 qualifiedcandidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrentlyin order toexpedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within thefirst ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be consideredalong 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.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.