McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Tech. 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.

 

 

  McCormick &, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry. With more than $4 billion in annual Company sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses.  We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation, and service.  Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food McCormick flavored.  McCormick makes every meal and moment better™!  To learn more, please visit www.mccormickcorporation.com.

 

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services including, but not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, paid sick days and paid vacation days.

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Under the general direction of the Quality Manager the qualified candidate will be responsible for performing analytical, chemical, and physical tests required for quality control of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Participates in investigations and studies to determine cause, effect and corrective actions required to resolve deviation from quality standards. routine sampling and inspection of material. The employee will adhere to safety procedures, ensure a safe work environment, meet and/or exceed product quality expectations, and assist in achieving process reliability goals. 

 

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Perform analytical testing & record, maintain, and review results/data into SAP System  Using a variety of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation  Required to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed  Initiate & document Quality Notifications/DMRs/DMAs, including participating in cross-functional root cause analysis. Facilitate follow up & resolutions  Interpreting data and for giving direction to the manufacturing group to ensure products meet established specifications.  Prepare samples of raw materials, intermediates, and/or finished goods to be sent out for outside testing. Including environmental testing  Perform COA verification and raw material sampling  Other Duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

HS diploma or GED  Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience (manufacturing experience is acceptable).   Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).   Knowledge of PC software and data entry experience  Ability to work well under pressure, while maintaining multiple priorities; able to work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills   Color Vision (ability to detect color) required. This is due to the need to compare color difference in product on daily basis   Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) Must occasionally wear a PAPR to perform necessary duties on the production floor.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

4-year college degree in science (food science, chemistry etc) or a 2-year science diploma and 2 years relevant technical experience or Five years relevant technical experience.  Experience working in food manufacturing  Working knowledge of statistics preferred.

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