Material Handler

The Frenchs Food Company a subsidiary of McCormick & Company Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Material Handler for the plant located in Springfield MO. This person will report to the Team Manager.

With more than $500 million in annual sales our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard long Americas top-selling mustard to its most recent innovations such as Frenchs Ketchup the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered clean simple ingredients. To learn more please visit us at .

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Team Manager the Material Handler makes and/or packages product according to established formulas processes and packaging standards. The incumbent will monitor the needs of production supply packaging areas with processed product and/or operate equipment to create finished goods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and start filling and packaging equipment load packaging raw materials and pack off finished product.

• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe consistent and quality product.

• Monitor operation of mixing equipment through visual checks of product and sensory evaluation of key component pieces.

• Able to detect color taste or smell deviations from normal processing.

• Assemble component pieces of equipment belonging to systems and their auxiliary components.

• Obtain and return ingredients using a forklift.

• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) duties.

• Participate and receive chemical training.

• Perform checks on critical timing of equipment.

• Make product change-overs package size changes minor and major repairs on all equipment.

• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production on a daily basis.

• Document 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 product.

• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions through the use of a principle based safety approach.

• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.

• Minimum one year of verifiable work history.

• Must have mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the use of proper tools

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• Must be able to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure

• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly

• Experience following detailed procedures and completing accurate paperwork

• Flexibility to support / train / work on all shifts

• Experience adhering to and following company plant regulatory and customer standards
• Overtime is mandatory at times and regular attendance is required as essential job responsibilities for the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fork-lift license

• Clean-in-Place / Sanitation experience

• SAP experience

Frenchsis 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 Frenchs does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.