OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I - 2nd Shift

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is hiring a full-time Operations Technician for its South Bend plant. The role involves setting up and monitoring automated equipment, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with teams to improve processes. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety standards. Benefits include tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. This position requires on-site attendance and may require overtime, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and automated packaging equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and document production accurately.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor filling and packaging equipment.
• Assist with blending and cooking of products.
• Document machine adjustments and downtime.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met during production.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment monitoring

Problem identification

Quality control

Attention to detail

Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full‑time Operations Technician. This new hire will work in the South Bend plant, located at 3425 Lathrop Street, South Bend, IN. The position title will report to a Production Team Manager.

Shift: 2nd Shift - Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm - Overtime required as needed to include weekend work.

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 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.

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.

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