Lab Technician - Day Shift

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time QA Lab Technician. This new hire will work at the Hunt Valley Plant, located at 11100 McCormick Road in Hunt Valley, MD. 

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."

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:

As a QA Technician, the candidate will be part of a High Performance team that largely manages its own work (self-directed). Teams are responsible for keeping production flowing, meeting performance goals, maintaining a clean/safe work environment and maintaining a high level of quality and service to their customers.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Samples raw ingredients and packaging materials as they enter the plant and within the facility. 
• Examines and tests samples and accurately records results both on paper and in the computer. 
• Performs initial trouble shooting activities for operational issues (i.e. foreign material findings, supplier issues, weight issues, etc.)  Issues Quality Notifications for materials that are out of specification.
• Conducts testing according to the environmental monitoring program.

• Provides troubleshooting support to the production departments by investigating issues that adversely affect product quality or manufacturing efficiency by recommending potential solutions. 
• Communicates problems and test results to the appropriate personnel. 
• Performs daily line audits for finished products.
• Participates in cross-functional Production/Maintenance/Materials Management team meetings.
• Proactively participates in weekly Problem Solving events or optimization.
• Also, supports the MAC (Manufacturing Analysis and Costing) process as directed by Team Manager/QA Crew Leader/MAC Coordinator. 
• Overtime on a short notice and weekend work is required.  This position will require flexibility with shift and work day assignments to support business need requirements and reduce overtime.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Acceptable attendance required.
• Meets standards in overall performance rating in most recent performance review.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in reading, writing and math                                         
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Excellent written & oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization                            
• One to two years demonstrated quality experience in a manufacturing environment, conducting inspections on the raw materials and packaging
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills
• Color Vision (ability to detect color) this is due the need to compare color differences in product and packaging material on a daily basis.
• Safety is a priority for the quality team. This person must be able to work safety, recognize concerns, and address the concerns to prevent accidents.
• Ability to work overtime daily and on weekends required; flexibility with shift hours required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP) & the Datamyte system (SPC-based systems) preferred.

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. 

Base Salary: $19.73 - $29.59 /hr

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans