McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Blending Technician. This new hire will work in The Maryland Manufacturing Center, located in Belcamp, MD.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. 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."
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general supervision of the Production Team Manager, the Dry Blend Technician will process ingredients in blending equipment to make batch formulations. Complete required production records and input data into SAP.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and start automatic blending equipment. Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials. Pack off finished product, perform checks on critical timing of equipment, prepare equipment half an hour to one hour prior to shift start. Make product change-over, package size changes, minor repairs on all equipment, Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily. Document and record downtime and machine adjustments Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials Assist in preventative maintenance duties with the assistance of the maintenance team. Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality products. Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities by actively participating in continuous improvement activities. Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach. Complete monthly safety and quality inspections on assigned weeks. Replenish production line(s) by operating a forklift in a safe manner. Mathematically calculate batch and material usage. Be responsible for following plant attendance policy. Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a basic understanding of computer systems in the form of data entry. Must be organized and possess strong problem-solving skills. Must be able to perform numerical calculations. Proficient in reading and writing. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively. Must possess excellent communication skills. Able to work independently or in team environment Must be able to work overtime daily, including weekends PAPR/ Respirator use required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of SAP, Infinity, Power Point, Access preferred. 1+ years of manufacturing experience High School diploma or equivalency
Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.
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. It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions 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.
Base Salary: $18.29-$27.43
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