Manufacturing TECH - 3rd Shift

Shift: 3rd – Sunday to Thursday – 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full‑time Flavor Manufacturing Technician
. This new hire will work at McFona, located in Geneva, IL
. The Flavor Manufacturing Technician will report to a Team Manager.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales. We manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry.

Our benefits include tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

• Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment as well as perform hand‑filling tasks
• Operate a small Spray Dryer
• Understand and follow all packaging instructions on production cards and daily schedule (i.e., Weights, label requirements, formula integrity, machine number, etc.)
• Keep accurate production records, report information daily and accurate reporting
• Inspect in‑process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration, correct and/or report defects
• Perform sanitation duties, maintain proper housekeeping, and adhere to safety and GMP procedures
• Help maintain equipment, report all machinery breakdowns or problems, and resolve basic mechanical issues
• Perform all retain procedures
• Assist in making basic, small blends, and emulsions
• Perform sampling procedures per specifications
• Operate fork truck safely
• Perform changeovers and washdowns (including chemical, allergen, and kosher) of equipment
• Participate in team/department meetings, offering suggestions where warranted
• Be responsible for disposal of trash and operating compactor

• Logical thinking in performing multiple duties, often working on different projects at the same time
• Ability to memorize various policies and procedures
• Know when to go to higher level for a decision
• Read and interpret formula sheets, printed/written materials, and computer screens
• Distinguish colors
• Perform basic math functions; write legibly
• Lift and carry pails of liquids up to 50 lbs, move containers over 50 lbs, hand roll 600 lb drums
• Climb ladders/stairs and bend/stoop to work around equipment
• Operate hand tools, high‑pressure water hoses, and enter information onto a computer (touch‑screen/keyboard)
• Work a full shift plus daily overtime (often on short notice) and on weekends, plus have flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts (10‑12 hours)
• Fork truck license required or ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company
• Work in a team‑based environment
• Wear a PAPR/positive pressure respirator and be physically able to complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing

• Experience in a computer‑based system – SAP experience
• Experience working in a GMP environment
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience

Pay Grade Range: $19.56 - $27.39

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 sponsor ships upon hire or in the future.