Flavor Manufacturing Tech - 2Nd Shift

McCormick & Company • Geneva, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Flavor Manufacturing Tech at its McCormick Flavor Solutions facility in Geneva, Illinois. The position is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role supports flavor manufacturing and packaging operations, including equipment operation, production documentation, quality checks, sanitation, and safety compliance. The position may require daily overtime, weekend work, and flexibility to work other or longer shifts.

The role offers a base salary of $21.88–$31.73 and eligibility to participate in McCormick’s Dividend Program. Permanent employees are eligible for Total Rewards programs, including health plans, family-friendly benefits, and retirement and investment programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of production experience involving mixing, blending, processing, or related work.
• Ability to use logical thinking while performing multiple duties and working on different projects.
• Ability to memorize policies and procedures and recognize when to seek a higher-level decision.
• Ability to read and interpret formula sheets, printed or written materials, and computer screens.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to perform basic math and write legibly.
• Ability to lift and carry liquid pails weighing 50 pounds, move containers over 50 pounds, and hand-roll 600-pound drums.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and bend or stoop while working around equipment.
• Ability to operate hand tools and high-pressure water hoses and enter information using a touchscreen or keyboard.
• Ability to work a full shift plus daily overtime, often on short notice, and on weekends; flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts of 10–12 hours.
• Fork truck license or ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to wear a PAPR/positive-pressure respirator and complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a computer-based system, including SAP experience.
• Experience working in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate filling and packaging equipment and perform hand-filling tasks.
• Operate a small spray dryer.
• Follow packaging instructions on production cards and daily schedules, including weights, label requirements, formula integrity, and machine numbers.
• Maintain accurate production records and provide daily reports.
• Inspect in-process goods for correct weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration, and defects; report defects as appropriate.
• Perform sanitation and housekeeping duties and follow safety and GMP procedures.
• Help maintain equipment, report breakdowns or problems, and resolve basic mechanical issues.
• Perform retain procedures and sampling procedures according to specifications.
• Assist with making basic small blends and emulsions.
• Operate a fork truck safely.
• Perform equipment changeovers and washdowns, including chemical, allergen, and kosher washdowns.
• Participate in team and department meetings and offer suggestions where warranted.
• Dispose of trash and operate the compactor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Eligibility to participate in McCormick’s Dividend Program for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED