Spice Technician 3 (2nd Shift) - New London Prepared Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company•New London, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spice Technician 3 supports food safety, product quality, and efficient production operations through hands-on work on the production floor. The role prepares and delivers seasoning to production areas, manages seasoning inventory, supports quality and food-safety audits, and operates brine systems. The position is at the New London Prepared Plant and is intended first for candidates currently working at that facility, with consideration for Team Members at other locations if no local Team Members are selected. This is a second-shift position, generally Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM or the end of shift, with flexibility as needed. Occasional Saturdays may be scheduled; Sundays are rare and as needed. The hourly rate is $29.03 plus a shift differential. The position is eligible for overtime and paid weekly. Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available. Applicants must reside in the United States.

Requirements

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established processes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to endure non-weather-related wet and cold conditions at 35°F and hot and humid conditions at 100°F.
Ability to climb stairs occasionally; stand, stoop, and walk constantly; and sit for sustained periods frequently.
Ability to constantly wear protective clothing and equipment, including a hard hat, glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
For internal applicants at locations with an eight-point attendance policy: must not have four or more attendance points on the application date, a written warning in the past six months, or a suspension on record in the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalency is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver seasoning to production areas in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure products and processes in assigned departments conform to company specifications, regulatory requirements, and established process guidelines.
Use SAP to maintain accurate seasoning inventory through rotation, tracking, transfers, and reconciliation notifications.
Monitor inventory levels and support continuous operations through effective inventory management.
Identify quality, material, product, or process concerns and initiate corrective actions when standards are not met.
Conduct pre-operational and operational audits to support food safety and quality objectives.
Operate and monitor brine systems to ensure compliance with process requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve product quality and operational efficiency and support continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in cross-training within other Quality Assurance functions as needed.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.