Distribution Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift (Byhalia, MS)

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Distribution Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift capacity at our Regional Distribution Center in Byhalia, Mississippi. 

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

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager or Warehouse Supervisor, the Distribution Technician is responsible for picking/packing/shipping all customer orders in a timely (measured through Labor Management System - LMS) and accurate manner while operating material handling equipment (transporter, forklift, etc.); performing general warehouse duties including loading, inbound receiving, returns, organizing, put-aways, replenishment, wrapping and push-offs and order selection; and accurate input and providing customers with specific documentation and special services as needed. Other duties include filling "shorted" orders, co-labeling order selection, exporting order selection, assisting with inventory, participating in team meetings, and completing special projects assigned. Incumbent is subject to temperature extremes. Overtime on short notice may be required.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assignments in one of the following seven activity groups (May be required to perform other activities based on business needs): 
  • Order Selection
  • Replenishment
  • Inbound
  • Outbound
  • Returns
  • Organizer
  • Repack/Hazmat
• Operates transporter, stand-up, reach or sit-down fork truck
• Career progression will require to cross-train in multiple activity groups.
• Completes all paperwork & system transactions in accordance with standard departmental operating procedures.
  • Paperwork can include, pick list, labels, tagging and any customer required placards
• Identifies and communicates issues to shift crew leader, warehouse supervisor, and team manager. 
• Attends shift/team meetings and recommends general process improvements.
• Performs general duties including sanitation and battery changing.
• Promotion to the next level is dependent upon the following criteria: Performs two years in expanded role in either Safety management, Efficiency management, Training management, or Quality management/ OR performs one additional activity group for a total of four of seven activity groups.

REQUIREMENTS

• Has a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Has forklift experience or certification
• Has knowledge of how to use a basic math calculator
• Ability to type and complete data entry into a computer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SAP
• Experience using material handling equipment in a warehouse environment
• Basic MS Windows experience

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

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.