OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I - 3rd Shift

McCormick & Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition assistance

medical

dental

vision

disability

group life insurance

401(k)

profit sharing

paid holidays

vacations

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, seeks an Operations Technician – 3rd Shift in South Bend, IN. You will set up and run filling/packaging lines, weigh and mix ingredients, and ensure safe, high-quality production with accurate paperwork and downtime tracking.

You will perform changeovers, minor/major repairs, and asset assembly while promoting safety and loss control. Overtime and on-site attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate filling/packaging equipment according to procedures.
• Weigh, blend and cook product on mix systems.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately.
• Perform changes overs, size changes, and minor/major repairs on equipment.
• Monitor equipment through visual checks and sensory evaluation of key components.
• Assemble components for continuous and pre-mix systems and their auxiliary parts.
• Document downtime and machine adjustments.
• Practice loss control of raw and packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start automatic filling and packaging equipment, load materials, and package finished goods.
• Weigh, blend and cook products on mix systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation and safety practices during production.
• Perform equipment changeovers and minor/major repairs as needed.
• Monitor operation visually and via sensory checks for quality control.
• Assemble equipment components and manage downtime logs.
• Practice loss control for materials and packaging components.
• Collaborate with team to identify process improvements and safety concerns.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Quality control

Teamwork

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.

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services.

• tuition assistance
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• group life insurance
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• paid holidays
• vacations

McCormick makes every moment and meal better.

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.