LAB TECH I - Overnight Shift, Dallas

McCormick & Company•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Lab Technician I, Quality Control at its Dallas Plant in Irving, Texas. The Laboratory Technician works as part of a largely self-directed team in a High Performance work system. The team helps keep production flowing, meet performance goals, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and provide quality service to customers. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Overtime on short notice and weekend work may be required, and flexibility with shifts and workdays is needed to support business requirements. The technician conducts laboratory testing and sample analysis, records and interprets results, supports manufacturing decisions, and investigates quality or efficiency issues. The role also involves issuing material reports and alerts, carrying out environmental monitoring, communicating findings, and partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to prevent production stoppages and improve performance.

Requirements

Acceptable attendance.
College chemistry coursework.
Strong understanding and practice of Good Laboratory Practices.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and math.
Ability to read and interpret detailed instructions.
Ability to perform problem-solving activities and provide direction to operations.
Ability to make sound decisions on a variety of complex problems.
Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities and working with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle daily work situations with tact and diplomacy.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
Accurate, detailed record keeping.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Color vision sufficient to detect and compare color differences in products on a daily basis.
Ability to perform taste sensory analysis on a variety of products that contain allergens.
Ability to work overtime on short notice and weekends and adapt to shift and workday assignments.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency and knowledge in operating and maintaining Gas Chromatography (GC), salt titration, and microbiological sampling.
Two years of previous analytical laboratory experience; academic laboratory work will be considered.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Use a variety of test methods, procedures, and instruments.
Examine and test samples and accurately record results on paper, in logbooks, and in computer systems.
Interpret data and give direction to manufacturing to ensure products meet established specifications.
Perform initial troubleshooting for operational issues, including foreign material findings, supplier issues, and salt issues.
Issue Defective Material Reports (DMRs) for materials that are out of specification and Defective Material Alerts (DMAs) when appropriate.
Perform testing according to the environmental monitoring program.
Support production departments by investigating issues that adversely affect product quality or manufacturing efficiency and recommending potential solutions.
Communicate problems and test results to appropriate personnel.
Partner with operations teams to prevent production stoppages.
Participate in cross-functional Production, Maintenance, and Materials Management team meetings.
Participate in weekly problem-solving events or optimization meetings.
Provide Manufacturing Analysis Costing (MAC) support as directed by the Team Manager, QA Crew Leader, or MAC Coordinator.
Work overtime on short notice and weekends as required, and flex shift and workday assignments to meet business needs.