Qa Lab Tech - 2Nd Shift

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavors is seeking a 2nd Shift Lab Tech at its facility located in South Bend, located at 3425 Lathrop Street, South Bend, Indiana.  The Lab Tech will report to the Quality Manager. The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 2 pm - 10:30 pm. 

With $4 billion in annual sales, McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better. To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com.

As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co., Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families. Zatarain's benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), defined contribution plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. One year lab experience and/or high school chemistry preferred.  Started college level Chemistry course required during the first year (completion to move to Grade 8).
3. Experience with MS Word and Excel required.  SAP experience preferred.
4. Ability to read reports, paperwork with small print, copy sequences onto paper, and key information into computer systems required.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.  Ability to work well and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, as well as internal and external customers, required.
6. Must be able to distinguish levels of color, flavor, and aroma to ensure conformance to specifications, required.
7. Ability to meet strict deadlines and adapt to an environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities, required.
8. Ability to work overtime on short notice with flexibility in start times and work days, required.
9. Ability to adjust schedule to accomplish training on multiple shifts.  
10. Ability to lift 10 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally, required.

Description of Position:

• Results ownership:  support plant and department OGSM's and targets
• Actively participate in CI initiative
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain lab equipment, such as refractometer, automatic titrator, pH meter, scales, CEM, FAS 900, colorimeter, viscometer, bostwick, and other equipment
• Record test data on standardized forms, lab computer database, and in SAP
• Review records for accuracy, completion, and corrective actions.
• As a member of the Quality Department, lead by example in Quality programs, such as GMPs, housekeeping, HACCP, and traceability
• Use data to identify trends, out of control conditions, and non-conformance to specifications.  Provides information and works with the appropriate personnel to correct processes.
• Makes product adjustments needed to correct out of specification product
• Controls non-conforming product through the use of Quality Notifications - including product segregation, sampling, rework, destruction, and labeling.
• Use computer for data entry and analysis.
• Maintain work and storage areas in clean and orderly fashion.
• Daily communication with all team members and management through the use of shift meetings, email, and other written and verbal methods
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions through the use of a principle-based safety approach
• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned.

McCormick and 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.