Sensory Technician

McCormick & Company; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dividend Program

Job summary

McCormick & Company seeks a on-site Sensory Technician in Geneva, IL to support ongoing and proposed sensory programs. You will prepare testing materials, set up panels, and assist with data collection and reporting for descriptive analysis. Strong Excel and Compusense skills are required, with ability to manage multiple projects.

The role offers benefits typical of a global leader, with opportunities for growth, training, and collaboration across teams within the sensory department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required, plus a minimum of 12 college credits OR 1–2 years of lab experience.
• 1–2 years of food industry/food lab or related industry/lab experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across the organization to build constructive working relationships.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Compusense; ability to learn other software as needed.
• Accurate data entry and data management auditing and review.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams, with or without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, schedule, set up and clean up sensory panels.
• Maintain sensory testing space and inventory of supplies.
• Operate Compusense for questionnaire development and discrimination tests.
• Assist with basic report writing and review panelist comments.
• Prepare on-site and off-site training materials.
• Procure, prepare and serve Descriptive Analysis samples.
• Moderate sensory analysis panels in training.
• Maintain internal sensory database and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Multi‑project management

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Compusense

Data entry

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

12 college credits

Tools

Compusense

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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 Sensory Technician immediately on site at our McCormick Flavor Solutions located in Geneva, IL.

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:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Position Overview

The Sensory Technician provides essential support to all aspects of ongoing and proposed Sensory programs. The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows: preparing testing/training materials, test setup/clean-up, and support for all sensory department activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Principle Sensory Scientist schedule, prepare, set-up and clean-up after all sensory panels
• Maintain sensory testing space (kitchen/booths) and maintain inventory of supplies
• Operate Compusense program for questionnaire development, primarily of discrimination tests.
• Assist with basic report writing of discrimination tests and review of panelist’s comments
• Preparation of on-site and off-site training materials
• Descriptive Analysis sample procurement, preparation and serving
• Descriptive Analysis Panel moderator in training
• Continuously maintain internal sensory database
• Actively demonstrate willing, able, growing, future potential, financially contributing, and commitment to Sensory department.
• Ongoing growth and development through continuing education courses and learning opportunities offered within and outside McCormick.

Required Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalency required, plus a minimum of 12 college credits OR in lieu of college credits, 1 – 2 years of lab experience.
• 1-2 years of food industry/food lab or related industry/lab experience is a plus.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the ability to redirect efforts based upon shifting demands. (exceptional organizational skills with extreme attention to detail)
• Ability to collaborate and network with business colleagues to build constructive, proactive working relationships across the organization.
• Exercises sound judgment in decision-making.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Compusense sensory testing system. In absence of knowledge related to one or more of the above software systems, must demonstrate ability to learn the software system needed.
• Ability to accurately perform routine data entry in a proficient manner, and data management auditing and review.
• Ability to work within teams in both leadership and supportive roles (project dependent).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide clear instructions to other technicians or contractors.

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

Base Salary

$21.59-$30.48

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 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 qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along 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.