Sensory Technician

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Geneva, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dividend Program

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Geneva, IL is hiring a Sensory Technician on site to support ongoing sensory programs, including material prep, test setup, and data handling. You will work under the Sensory Scientist, operate the Compusense system, assist with training materials, and help manage panel testing and descriptive analysis.

This role offers growth within McCormick Flavor Solutions and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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 work on multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across the organization and build proactive working relationships.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Compusense sensory testing system; willingness to learn missing tools.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Principal Sensory Scientist schedule, prepare, set-up and clean-up after all sensory panels
• Maintain sensory testing space and 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
• Prepare on-site and off-site training materials
• Procure, prepare and serve Descriptive Analysis samples
• Serve as Descriptive Analysis Panel moderator in training
• Maintain internal sensory database
• Demonstrate willingness, growth potential, and commitment to the Sensory department
• Engage in continuing education opportunities offered within and outside McCormick

Skills

Lab experience

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 college credits OR 1–2 years lab experience

Tools

Compusense

Microsoft Office

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 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:

• 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 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 inMcCormick’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 to expedite 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.