OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I - 3rd Shift

McCormick & Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in South Bend, IN is seeking an Operations Technician for the 3rd shift, reporting to a Team Manager. This role operates automatic filling and packaging equipment, loads packaging and raw materials, and packs finished product while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will weigh, blend, and cook product on mix systems, perform changeovers and minor repairs, monitor equipment, document downtime and adjustments, and support continuous improvement with

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred
• Safety procedures and PPE compliance
• Quality checks throughout production lines
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions
• Good communication with teams and supervisor

Responsibilities

• 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 and package size changes, minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Quality control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated , a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Operations Technician – 3rd Shift reporting to a Team Manager . This individual will work in South Bend, IN .

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

McCormick makes every moment and meal better ™

As a company recognized for 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.

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.
• Must be able to work unscheduled overtime.
• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Perform other duties as required.

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.