Material Handler

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc., is hiring a full-time Material Handler in Springfield, MO. This position involves ensuring safety and quality in packaging, maintaining productivity, and adhering to all GMP requirements.

No prior experience is necessary as employees will receive full training. The role requires at least a High School Diploma and involves the use of various tools including utility knives and pallet jacks. Join us to work in a team-oriented environment focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Must be able to use Master Controls and perform data entry.
• Must attend all required quality and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean workspace.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used according to BOM.
• Report equipment malfunctions and perform changeovers.

Skills

Data Entry skills

Troubleshooting ability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Utility knife

Pallet jack stacker

Film Roll Hoist

Scissors

Job description

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor, is seeking a full‑time Material Handler for the plant located in Springfield, MO. This person will report to the Production Team Manager.

Shift schedule: D shift Thursday 1 AM–7 AM, Thursday–Saturday 7 PM–7 AM. Other shifts on A, B or C could also be offered. Employees may move to different shifts as they become available with seniority.

Major Function: The primary role of the Utility position is to ensure that the packaging line/assigned area meets the safety, quality, and productivity goals set forth by the company.

• Safety
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work in a safe manner, adhering to all safety rules: wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Attend all required annual safety training.
• Complete Safe Start Forms at start of shift (if required in your assigned area).
• Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned work area and equipment.
• Ensure all materials that fall to the floor are cleaned up and discarded in appropriate waste containers immediately.
• Quality
• Ensure proper packaging materials are being used at all times in adherence with the BOM for the current product.
• Use Master Controls to retrieve BOMs, reference control manuals and operating manuals efficiently and ensure compliance.
• Visually spot‑check materials for defects that do not meet quality standards.
• Remove and reject all material that does not meet quality standards by filling out a materials non‑conformance sheet (located in the slots in front of the packaging office).
• Save pallet tag from rejected lot and a sample of the rejected material for quality engineers.
• Utilize quality application software to enter quality data required by the control plan.
• Will be required to abide by all GMP requirements.
• Productivity
• Follow the daily production schedule and prioritize job duties ensuring assignments are completed.
• Record all required information on lot traceability sheet.
• Report all equipment malfunctions when applicable.
• Responsible for performing changeovers including delivering and removing components per BOMs (if applicable for assigned area).
• Promote a positive and productive team environment. Will constantly work toward team goals, achievements and recommend changes and improvements to achieve team goals.
• Perform other work as assigned by TRM.
• The duties listed here are intended to reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in any job assignment.
• Minimum Education level: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience Required: None. Employees will be fully trained upon employment.
• Completed Department Orientation (TM).
• Received Quality Systems Overview (TM).
• Understand and follow Packaging Control Plan (TM).
• Understand and follow Packaging Work Instruction (TM).
• Line specific duties as outlined in the Training Matrix (TM).
• Successfully complete all annual quality/safety/HR/Department training.
• Data Entry skills – input performance data and interpret data to improve processes if needed. Must be able to use Master Controls, and other basic computer skills to complete daily assignments.
• Troubleshooting ability – safely diagnose and correct issues.

• Tools:
• Utility knife
• Pallet jack stacker
• Film Roll Hoist
• Scissors

French's 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, French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.