Lab Technician - 2nd Shift (109119)

McCormick & Company Inc. a global leader in the spice flavor and seasonings industry is seeking a fulltime Lab Technicianon the 2nd Shift (2pm10pm MonFri). This new hire will work at McCormicks Spice Mill located at 10901 Gilroy Rd in Hunt Valley MD.

McCormick & Company Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14000 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 ecommerce retailfood manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick Frenchs Franks RedHot Stubbs OLD BAY Lawrys Zatarains Ducros Vahin 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 Flavorwhere 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:

Working under the direction of the Quality Team Manager the Lab Technician will be responsible for routine sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials and finished products; basic analytical testing; chemistry testing; and basic SAP transactions. 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:

• Sample all incoming raw materials and finished products in accordance with specified procedures.
• Conduct analytical testing of both raw and finished products.
• Comparing analytical results with specifications and making recommendations for corrective action or an alternative disposition of product.
• Performs line checks including cataloging and collecting retain samples.
• Enter test result data into SAP and perform other transactions/navigation as necessary to perform the job.
• Communicates test results discuss performance metrics as they relate to Quality and work collaboratively with various levels of operations to correct problems and improve processes.
• Interprets lab SOPs. Must be able to record and maintain accurate data.
• Actively participate in DDS/department meetings.
• Perform sanitation duties proper housekeeping and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Perform calibration troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in TPM teams and improving process capability.
• Train peers on topics that could include GMP policies safety and job tasks.
• Perform other tasks associated with quality such as operations line inspections environmental monitoring program swabs sanitation validation studies and root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes in the lab through suggestions improvement projects 5S and root cause identification tools.
• Participate and achieve acceptable results in proficiency audits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicant must have strong troubleshooting skills and ability to identify analyze and solve problems.
• Proven ability to prioritize work effectively flexibility to adjust to shift changes including weekends and overtime on short notice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing practices in a very fast pace working environment required.
• Must possess strong teamwork capabilities including conflict resolution.
• Strong PC skills experience operating in a Windows environment managing files and handling data
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally required.
• Ability to occasionally work in an environment that is subject to temperature extremes spice dust and odors noise and vibration.
• Ability to work overtime/weekends required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Twelve (12) college credits/CEUs or 12 years of lab experience.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment and/or knowledge of food safety/HACCP/food quality.
• Experience with analytical equipment and chemistry testing.
• Ability to collect and analyze data using Excel.
• SAP experience preferred especially in relation to QM module product formulary and retrieval systems.
• Experience in customer service and/or responding to customer complaints.
• Experience maintaining confidential information.

Base Salary: $19.73 29.59/hr

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 McCormicks 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

Familyfriendly benefits such as paid parental leave fertility benefits Employee Assistance Program and caregiver support

Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profitsharing plans

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.