FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH I

About the role

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Flavor Manufacturing Technician to work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, MD. This role reports to a Team Manager and operates on the 2nd shift.

McCormick is a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories. We manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products under brands like McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, OLD BAY, Lawry's, and Zatarain's. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor," and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment as well as perform hand-filling tasks
• Operate a Spray Dryer
• Understand and follow all packaging instructions on production cards and daily schedule (i.e., weights, label requirements, formula integrity, machine number, etc.)
• Keep accurate production records, report information daily, and ensure accurate reporting
• Inspect in-process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration; correct and/or report defects
• Perform sanitation duties, proper housekeeping, and adhere to safety and GMP procedures
• Help maintain equipment, report all machinery breakdowns or problems, and resolve basic mechanical issues
• Perform all retain procedures
• Assist in making basic, small blends, and emulsions
• Perform sampling procedures per specifications
• Operate fork truck in a safe manner
• Perform changeovers and wash downs (including chemical, allergen, and kosher) of equipment
• Participate in team/department meetings, offering suggestions when warranted
• Responsible for disposal of trash

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience
• Ability to use logical thinking in performing multiple duties, often working on different projects simultaneously
• Ability to memorize various policies and procedures
• Ability to know when to escalate decisions to a higher level
• Ability to read and interpret various formula sheets, printed/written materials, and computer screens
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to perform basic math functions; must be able to write legibly
• Ability to lift and carry pails of liquids (50 lbs), move containers over 50 lbs., and hand roll 600 lb drums
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and bend/stoop to work around equipment
• Ability to operate hand tools, high-pressure water hoses, and enter information onto a computer (touchscreen/keyboard)
• Ability to work a full shift plus daily overtime (often on short notice) and on weekends, plus have flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts (10-12 hours)
• Fork truck license required or ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to wear a PAPR/positive pressure respirator and to be physically able to complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a computer-based system—SAP experience
• Experience working in a GMP environment

Pay

Base Salary: $21.60 - $32.40. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays and vacations