PREWEIGH TECHNICIAN - 3rd Shift

McCormick & Company, Inc. is a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry. Zatarain's, a leader in New Orleans cuisine - owned by McCormick -.is seeking a full-time Pre-Weigh Technician, reporting to the Team Manager. This role will work in Zatarain's Plant, located at 82 1st Street, Gretna, Louisiana.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between scheduling and warehouse team daily concerning any raw material variances
• Return remaining raw materials after Preweigh processes complete according to warehouse specifications
• Follow all instructions on production cards and daily schedule
• Keep accurate production records and accurate reporting in SAP and report information daily
• Inspect raw materials, in-process, and finished goods for proper weight, color, overall appearance, texture, labeling, packaging, and correcting/reporting defects
• Coordinate with supervisors daily concerning any scheduling variances and process improvements.
• Perform proper sanitation, housekeeping, and safety procedures
• Help maintain equipment, reporting, and/or resolving any breakdowns or problems
• Participate in all team/department meetings
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work in a dusty environment with strong odors and high noise/decibel levels
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents
• Ability to work overtime on short notice and on weekends
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Proven mechanical ability
• Preweigh experience
• SAP 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.