Evergreen - Flavor Manufacturing Technician I

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking full-time Flavor Manufacturing Technicians. The   new hires will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Cente r in Hunt Valley, MD, and will report to a Production Team Manager.

Available Shifts: 

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 10:00 pm (+6% shift diff) 
• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 pm – 6:00 am (+10% shift diff) 

 

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
• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and has multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
• Wellbeing programs, including Physical, Mental, and Financial Wellness
• Tuition assistance

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Under the general supervision of the Production Team Manager, the Flavor Manufacturing Technician will make batch formulations, complete required production records, and input data into SAP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment, as well as perform hand-filling tasks.
• Operate a small 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 report accurately in SAP.
• Inspect in-process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, and pallet configuration, and correct and 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 fundamental mechanical issues.
• Perform all retain procedures.
• Assist in making essential, small blends and emulsions.
• Perform sampling procedures per specifications.
• Safely operate fork truck.
• Perform changeovers and wash downs (including chemical, allergen, and kosher) of equipment
• Participate in team/department meetings, offering suggestions that were warranted.
• Responsible for disposal of trash and operating compactor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 at the same time.
• Ability to memorize various policies and procedures.
• Ability to know when to go to a higher level for a decision.
• Ability to read and interpret various formula sheets, printed/written materials, and computer screens.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to perform essential math functions; must be able to write legibly.
• Ability to lift and carry pails of liquids (50 lbs.), move containers over 50 lbs., hand roll 600 lb. drums.
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and bend/stoop to work around equipment.
• Ability to operate hand tools and high-pressure water hoses and enter information onto a computer (touchscreen/keyboard.)
• Ability to work an entire shift plus daily overtime (often on short notice) and on weekends, plus flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts (10-12 hours.)
• A fork truck license or the ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company is required.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to wear a PAPR/positive pressure respirator and physically complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Experience in a computer-based system - SAP experience
• Experience working in a GMP environment

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.

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