LAB TECH I - Overnight Shift, Dallas

McCormick & Company • Irving, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Lab Technician I, Quality Control at its Dallas Plant in Irving, Texas. This overnight role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The Laboratory Technician works as part of a largely self-directed team in a High Performance work system. Teams help keep production flowing, meet performance goals, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and provide quality and service to their customers.

The technician uses laboratory methods, procedures, and instrumentation to examine and test samples, record results, interpret data, and provide manufacturing with direction to help ensure products meet specifications. The role also supports production troubleshooting, environmental monitoring, quality investigations, and cross-functional improvement activities. Short-notice overtime and weekend work are required, and shift or workday assignments may need to be adjusted to meet business needs.

Requirements

• College chemistry coursework.
• Acceptable attendance.
• Strong understanding and practice of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and math, including the 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 daily.
• Ability to perform taste sensory analysis on a variety of products that contain allergens.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency and knowledge in the operation and maintenance of 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 instrumentation.
• Examine and test samples and accurately record results on paper, in log books, and in computer systems.
• Interpret data and give direction to the manufacturing group 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.
• Investigate issues that adversely affect product quality or manufacturing efficiency, provide production troubleshooting support, and recommend 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 on weekends as required, and be flexible with shift and workday assignments to support business needs.

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.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed