Product Development Technician

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice seasoning flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House Billy Bee and McCormick products while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormicks success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.

Position Overview:

Responsible for supporting assigned product development activities and projects for the Canadian Flavour Solutions business under the general supervision of the Sample Room Manager. A Passion for Food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participates as Product Development support. Performing duties such as sample preparation (blending) packaging shipping and stock maintenance
• Support raw material management to maintain production continuity and CCI
• Support raw material database updates and maintaining good record-keeping practices while adhering to quality and safety program
• Perform analytical procedures as prescribed by Standard Operating Procedure
• Using relevant computer software programs to collect or input data and information

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Supporting sensory activities supporting product developers in finished product preparations

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Some knowledge of food safety HACCP and GMPs would be an asset.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and actively participates as an important product development support and resource. Good communication skills. This role requires a strong attention to detail demonstrate dependability and integrity.

• Experience with food preparation would be an asset.

• Strong Experience with business software (e.g. Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word).

• Ability to work well with a team and as an individual contributor.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures

• Ability to keep and record daily logs

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• College certificate or diploma in relevant field (e.g. Business General Science)
• Some knowledge of food safety HACCP and GMPs would be an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with good communication skills