PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Production Technician. This new hire will work at McCormick's Hunt Valley Plant, located at 11100 McCormick Road in Hunt Valley, MD. The Production Tech will report to a Team Manager.

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:

Under direct general supervision, positively operates under a total task, team-based approach to move raw, packaging, and finished goods to, from and within a department using mechanical and manual means. This position will require flexibility with shift and work day assignments to support business need requirements and reduce Overtime. (For example, one potential work schedule might be Sunday – Thursday.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make product changeovers
• Perform packaging size changes, minor repairs and adjustments on equipment
• Operate, process, fill and package materials on production line equipment
• Perform consistent quality inspection of products
• Pack and palletize finished goods in a safe manner
• Accurately complete all related paperwork
• Use computerized inventory management system to select orders and input data
• Maintain accurate inventories

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Under direct general supervision, positively operates under a total task, team-based approach to move raw, packaging, and finished goods to, from and within a department using mechanical and manual means
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and on an occasional basis move up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Results-focused with ability to self-motivate and work under limited supervision
• Demonstrated experience working effectively and accurately in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and build relationships in a diverse team-based environment
• Demonstrated ability to use logical thinking and independent judgment to solve problems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven mechanical ability
• Fork lift experience
• Demonstrated ability to read, navigate and interpret multiple computerized data collection, data entry and inventory control systems

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: $17.85/hr - $26.77/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