LAB TECH III - 3rd Shift

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 Lab Technician III immediately at our Lakewood, New Jersey plant.

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 

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. Brand Aromatics, Inc., a subsidiary of McCormick, is fully committed to providing our valued customers with the very best savory flavor solutions. We intend to bring the highest degree of quality, service, and integrity that you expect—first time, every time. Brand Aromatics is seeking a 3rd Shift Lab Technician III at its facility located in Lakewood, New Jersey.

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. Brand Aromatics’ 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.

LAB TECHNICIAN III, 3rd Shift (6:00pm - 4:30am)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Audit raw / packaging materials upon receipt to ensure compliance to specifications and maintain retained samples as appropriate.
• Test raw and packaging materials for key attributes such as color, texture, flavor, appearance, and others as applicable.
• Record test results and information on standardized forms and/or ERP system. Performs appropriate corrective actions for all out of specification results.
• Perform key ERP transactions for inventory such as releasing, rejecting, and holding.
• Help to maintain files and documentation for specifications, and Certificates of Analysis.  Identify new or updated materials to ensure proper Cancel/Supersedes and FTOs.
• Control non-conforming products through QNs, including segregation of product, sampling of materials, and communication within Quality and other departments from initial notification to disposition to corrective action.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment, such as refractometer, automatic titrator, pH meter, scale, CEM, color-charts, and other equipment.

• Use SPC to identify trends, out of control conditions, and non-conformance to specification. Provides and works with the appropriate personnel to correct processes.
• Test finished and in-process products and environmental samples for required attributes, such as pH, salt, density, moisture, particulate, brix, temperature, color, texture, flavor, appearance, and others as appropriate.
• Audit production line for key quality attributes such as code dates, fill weights, foreign material detection, and package integrity.
• Sample finished product, in-process product, and materials for retains, microbiological tests, product development requests, corporate requests, and customer requests. Package and ship samples as necessary.
• Inspect product equipment and perform microbiological swabbing to measure cleaning effectiveness.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product.
• Clean and maintain all laboratory and Quality areas.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• This position is responsible for identifying and reporting all food safety and quality issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures, statistical data, and instructions, required.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of leaders, co-workers, and suppliers, required.
3. Must be able to work with basic algebra and understand and apply basic SPC principles, required.
4. Must be able to solve practical problems by collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and dealing with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, required.
5. Ability to use SAP, X3 and other software as required.  MS Office experience required.
6. Ability to distinguish levels of color, flavor, and aroma to ensure conformance to specification.
7. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
8. Experience following detailed procedures and completing accurate paperwork required.
9. Flexibility to support / train on all three shifts required.
10. Experience adhering to and following company, plant, regulatory, and customer standards required.
11. Overtime is mandatory at times and regular attendance is required as essential job responsibilities for the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum one year quality control or lab experience or equivalent with an understanding of raw materials, packaging materials, and microbiological testing preferred.
2. One year microbiological testing experience or college level microbiology course preferred.
3. Minimum one year of college level science courses preferred.

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

Base Salary: $23.65 - $35.47

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 Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ 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

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.