Lab Tech I - 1st Shift

McCormick & Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Career growth opportunities

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Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a Lab Tech - 1st Shift at the South Bend Plant in South Bend, Indiana. The role supports process reliability, data entry, and ongoing CI initiatives while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Requirements include at least 1 year of lab experience or background in high school chemistry, with college chemistry coursework encouraged. SAP experience is a plus; MS Word/Excel proficiency is necessary.

Qualifications

• One year lab experience and/or high school chemistry preferred.
• Started college level Chemistry course required during the first year.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Record test data on standardized forms and databases.
• Use data to identify trends and correct processes.
• Make product adjustments to correct out-of-specification product.
• Control non-conforming product via Quality Notifications.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Communicate with team and management daily.
• Promote safety and identify unsafe actions.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Lab techniques

Education

High school chemistry

College level Chemistry

Tools

SAP

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 Lab Tech - 1st Shift immediately at our South Bend Plant in South Bend, Indiana.

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:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Results ownership: support plant and department OGSM’s and targets in support of greater than 80% Process Reliability.
• Actively participate in CI initiative.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain lab equipment, such as refractometer, automatic titrator, pH meter, scales, CEM, FAS 900, colorimeter, viscometer, bostwick, and other equipment.
• Record test data on standardized forms, lab computer database, and in SA.
• Use data to identify trends, out of control conditions, and non-conformance to specifications. Provides information and works with the appropriate personnel to correct processes.
• Makes product adjustments needed to correct out of specification product.
• Controls non-conforming product through the use of Quality Notifications - including product segregation, sampling, rework, destruction, and labeling.
• Use computer for data entry and analysis.
• Maintain work and storage areas in clean and orderly fashion.
• Daily communication with all team members and management through the use of shift meetings, email, and other written and verbal methods.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions through the use of a principle-based safety approach.
• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• One year lab experience and/or high school chemistry preferred. Started college level Chemistry course required during the first year (completion to move to Grade 8).
• Experience with MS Word and Excel required. SAP experience preferred.

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

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.