Blending Technician

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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Blending Technician I. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, MD. The Blending Technician I will report to a Production Team Manager.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.), we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and has multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
• Wellbeing programs, including Physical, Mental, and Financial Wellness
• Tuition assistance

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Production Team Manager, the Dry Blend Operator will process ingredients in blending equipment to make batch formulations. Complete required production records and input data into SAP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and start automatic blending equipment.
• Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials.
• Pack off the finished product, perform checks on the critical timing of equipment, and prepare equipment half an hour to one hour before the shift starts.
• Make product change-over, package size changes, minor repairs on all equipment,
• Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader.
• Be responsible for the quality and quantity of production daily.
• Document and record downtime and machine adjustments
• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials
• Assist in preventative maintenance duties with the assistance of the maintenance team.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality products.
• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities by actively participating in continuous improvement activities.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Complete monthly safety and quality inspections on assigned weeks.
• Replenish production line(s) by safely operating a forklift.
• Mathematically calculate batch and material usage.
• Be responsible for following the plant attendance policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a basic understanding of computer systems in the form of data entry.
• Must be organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to perform numerical calculations.
• Proficient in reading and writing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment
• Must be able to work overtime daily on short notice, including weekends
• PAPR/ Respirator use required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SAP, Infinity, PowerPoint, and Access preferred.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• High School diploma or equivalency

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• food manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• mixing ingredients: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person