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Distribution Associate

James Emmett and Company
Sparrows Point, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

Attention Job Seekers with Disabilities and barriers to employment! James Emmett & Co is working with a local company in Hunt Valley, MD to implement a hidden talent hiring initiative for job seekers with disabilities and other employment barriers...Come one, come all!

JEC offers candidates additional support and assistance at no cost to the candidate or referring entity - All positions are direct hires.

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
  • We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and has multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
  • Wellbeing programs, including Physical, Mental, and Financial Wellness
  • Tuition assistance

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager, the Distribution Technician is responsible for:

· Picking/packing/staging all customer orders in a timely and accurate manner while utilizing an RF scanner and VMC (vehicle-mounted computer) to perform transactions successfully while operating material handling equipment.

· Operating a variety of industrial equipment, including motorized pallet jacks, push-off machines, wrappers, pallet flippers, and pallet dispensers as needed based on business needs.

· Using a computerized inventory system and documenting safety, quality, and performance standards as processes dictate.

· General warehouse duties inclusive of sanitation, required training, and audits outside of core operations.

· Arriving on time and engaging in team meetings, startup meetings, and special projects as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Accurate clerical and numerical skills, ability to read, interpret, and follow complex procedures.

· Ability to successfully learn to operate a variety of equipment, including a motorized pallet jack and battery charging system.

· Ability to work in an environment where performance against specific standards is constantly measured

· Ability to communicate effectively.

· Ability to work overtime frequently or on short notice, inclusive of weekends and holidays.

· Ability to lift to and including 50 pounds or more on a continuous basis.

· Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures inside and outside.

· Ability to execute the SAP inventory program aligned with McCormick job aids provided.

· Ability to follow written and verbal directions provided by leadership.

· Basic PC experience

· Regular onsite attendance required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Prior PIT (Power Industrial Equipment) experience, including a motorized pallet jack, reach truck, Sit-down forklift, and turret truck, is preferred.

· Understanding and execution of Problem-Solving skills; knowledge of Six Sigma

· Minimum of 2 years of experience in order selection, warehousing, or inventory

· SAP knowledge

· High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.

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: $16.91- $25.36

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.91 - $25.36 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25

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