FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH I - 3rd Shift

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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 a Flavor Manufacturing Tech at our McCormick Flavor Solutions facility in Geneva, IL. 

We are hiring for 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday 10PM-6:30AM

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

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 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

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

Base Salary : $21.88- $31.73

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.

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 qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.​

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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 & 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.