FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH - 2ND SHIFT

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 seeking a full-time Flavor Manufacturing Technician. This new hire will work at McFona, located in Geneva, IL. The Flavor Manufacturing Technician will report to a Team Manager.

2nd shift - Monday - Friday 2PM-10:30PM + 10% shift differential!

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

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 accurate reporting
• Inspect in-process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration, correct and/or report defects.
• Perform sanitation duties, perform 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 where warranted
• Responsible for disposal of trash and operating compactor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 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 basic 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, high-pressure water hoses, and enter information onto a computer (touch-screen/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
• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you 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.