Spice Technician 3 (2nd Shift) - New London Prepared Plant

Summary

This role plays a vital part in supporting food safety, product quality, and efficient production operations through hands‑on involvement on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver seasoning to various production areas in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure products and processes within assigned departments conform to company specifications, regulatory requirements, and established process guidelines.
• Utilize SAP to maintain accurate seasoning inventory through proper rotation, tracking, transfers, and reconciliation notifications.
• Monitor inventory levels and help ensure continuous operational support through effective inventory management practices.
• Identify quality, material, product, or process concerns and initiate corrective actions when standards are not met.
• Conduct pre‑operational and operational auditing activities to support food safety and quality objectives.
• Operate and monitor brine systems to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Participate in cross‑training opportunities within other Quality Assurance functions as needed.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalency is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to maintain accurate records and follow established processes; forklift experience preferred.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 lb; endure wet/cold environments (~35 °F) and hot/humid environments (~100 °F); occasional stair climbing; stand, stoop, walk constantly; sit for sustained periods; wear required protective clothing (hard hat, glasses, hearing protection, steel‑toe shoes) continuously.
• Position‑Specific: Must reside in the United States; sponsorship not available; relocation assistance not offered; local candidates given priority; resume should be submitted in Word or PDF format.

Pay

Pay Rate: $29.03 per hour, plus a shift differential. This position is eligible for overtime pay and is paid weekly.

Schedule

2nd shift. Monday – Friday, 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (flex as needed). Occasional Saturdays; Sundays are rare and on an as‑needed basis.

Benefits

• Benefits available on day one of employment.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Affordable health, dental, vision, life, and prescription drug coverage.