Lab Technician - C Shift (10p-6a, Sun-Thurs)

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician on 3rd Shift (10p-6a, Sun-Thurs) This new hire will work at The Spice Mill , located at 10901 Gilroy 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 :

Working under the direction of the Quality Team Manager, the Lab Technician will be responsible for routine sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials and finished products; basic analytical testing; chemistry testing; and basic SAP transactions. The employee will adhere to safety procedures, ensure a safe work environment, meet and / or exceed product quality expectations, and assist in achieving process reliability goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Sample all incoming raw materials and finished products in accordance with specified procedures.
• Conduct analytical testing of both raw and finished products.
• Comparing analytical results with specifications, and making recommendations for corrective action or an alternative disposition of product.
• Performs line checks, including cataloging and collecting retain samples.
• Enter test result data into SAP and perform other transactions / navigation as necessary to perform the job.
• Communicates test results, discuss performance metrics as they relate to Quality, and work collaboratively with various levels of operations to correct problems and improve processes.
• Interprets lab SOPs. Must be able to record and maintain accurate data.
• Actively participate in DDS / department meetings.
• Perform sanitation duties, proper housekeeping, and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in TPM teams and improving process capability.
• Train peers on topics that could include, GMP policies, safety, and job tasks.
• Perform other tasks associated with quality, such as operations line inspections, environmental monitoring program swabs, sanitation validation studies, and root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes in the lab through suggestions, improvement projects, 5S, and root cause identification tools.
• Participate and achieve acceptable results in proficiency audits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Base Salary : $20.22 - $30.33

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 :

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.

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.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.