PREWEIGH TECHNICIAN I

McCormick & Company

21h•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Pre-Weigh Technician. This new hire will work in Maryland Manufacturing Center, located in Belcamp, MD. The Pre-Weigh Technician will report to a Team Manager. 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." Under general supervision, operate batch processing equipment that are equipped with a manufacturing recipe management system, batch cards, recipe sheets, SOPs and standard work instructions. The nature of the work is team-based and requires a total task approach. The incumbent will learn and perform assigned tasks, depending on the specific manufacturing technology that is utilized across our manufacturing sites. This role will contribute to the achievement of company initiatives in order to meet our safety, quality, process reliability, customer service, cost and innovation goals. Work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, while operating, monitoring and controlling equipment, systems and processes associated with dry blending and pre-weighing.

Requirements

Ability to operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment such as pumps, scales and dumpsters
Ability to perform foundational math equations
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
High school degree or equivalent
Basic computer knowledge in the form of data entry & proficiency in RF scanning
Ability to work in a dusty environment with strong odors and high noise/decibel levels
Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents
Ability to work in warm/hot environment or warehouse conditions
Adaptable to work overtime on short notice and weekends
Ability to work in a team environment
Attention to detail is required
PAPR/ Respirator use required
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food manufacturing
Exposure to TPM or lean manufacturing principles
3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Pull and stage a variety of raw materials for the production team according to batch card specifications/process instructions
Coordinate between production and warehouse team daily concerning any raw material variances
Return remaining raw materials after Pre-weigh processes complete according to warehouse specifications
Follow all instructions on production cards and daily schedule
Keep accurate production records and accurate reporting in SAP and report information daily
Inspect raw materials, in-process, and finished goods for proper weight, color, overall appearance, texture, labeling, packaging, and correct/report defects
Coordinate with supervisors daily concerning any scheduling variances and process improvements
Perform proper sanitation, housekeeping, and safety procedures
Help maintain equipment, reporting, and/or resolving machinery breakdowns or problems
Operate Fork Truck in a safe manner
Participate in all team/department meetings
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
Other duties as assigned