LAB TECH I

McCormick & Company•South Fulton, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Tech - 2nd Shift. This new hire will work in Atlanta, GA. 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.

Requirements

HS diploma of 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

Nice To Haves

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.

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