OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in South Bend, Indiana is seeking an Ops Tech - 2nd Shift to join its manufacturing team. You will set up and operate automated filling and packaging equipment, load packaging and raw materials, and ensure safe, efficient daily production.

This role requires hands-on operation of mixers and packaging lines, willingness to work weekends as needed, and strict adherence to procedures and quality standards. On-site attendance is required; OT may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging lines and forklifts.
• Ability to read procedures and complete paperwork accurately.
• OT may be required, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start automatic filling and packaging equipment.
• Weigh, blend, and cook product on mixer systems.
• Follow procedures and complete paperwork accurately.
• Make product changeovers and repairs on equipment.
• Monitor equipment operation and inspect product quality.
• Operate forklifts to obtain ingredients.
• Document downtime and machine adjustments.
• Identify process improvements with teams.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment setup

Quality control

Packaging knowledge

Tools

Conveyor systems

Packaging machinery

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 an Ops Tech - 2nd Shift immediately 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

Role Summary:

• Set up and start automatic filling and packaging equipment, load packaging and raw materials, and pack off finished product.
• Weigh, blend, and cook product on all mix systems.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product.
• Make product changeovers, package size changes, minor and major repairs on all equipment.
• Monitor operation of mixing equipment through visual checks of product and sensory evaluation of key component pieces.
• Assemble component pieces of equipment belonging to continuous and pre-mix systems and their auxiliary components.
• Document downtime and machine adjustments.
• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials.
• Work with Teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily.
• Obtain and return ingredients using a forklift.
• Perform checks on critical timing of equipment.
• On-site attendance is required.
• OT as necessary to include weekends.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick's Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ 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.