LAB TECHNICIAN II

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Lab Tech for the plant located in Springfield, MO. This person will report to the Quality Manager.  

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality.  From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America's top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as French's Ketchup, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.”  To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com.

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Lab Technician for the plant located in Springfield, MO.

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America ‘stop-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as French's Ketchup, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.” To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the Quality Team Manager, the QA Lab Technician II will work in a High-Performance Organization Operating Model environment performing QA Technician / Inspector functions. The Lab Technician will rotate between testing in the laboratory and performing quality checks on the plant floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Analytical Testing of both raw and finished products
• Use a variety of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation (i.e., titrator, pH meter, scale, viscometer, HPLC, Moisture analyzer etc.)
• Examine & test samples and accurately record results on paper, logbooks, and computer entry (i.e., SAP, SharePoint, etc.)
• Interpreting data and aid in direction to the manufacturing group to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Participate in and achieve acceptable results in proficiency testing event(s).
• Perform Lab maintenance and general cleaning
• Audit production line for key quality attributes such as code dates, fill weights, metal detection, and package integrity, etc.
• Perform initial trouble shooting activities for operational issues (i.e., foreign material findings, supplier issues, etc.)
• Coordinate timely quarantine and issuing of Quality Notification for finished goods and/or supplier issues
• Communicate test results, discuss performance metrics as they relate to Quality, and work collaboratively with various levels of Operations to correct problems and improve process.
• Partnering with operations teams to prevent production stoppages
• Involvement in cross-functional Production/ Maintenance/Materials Management team meeting, as needed
• Provide MAC (Manufacturing Analysis Costing) support as directed by Quality Team Manager/ QA Crew Lead/ Quality Engineer
• Raw Material Release - involves communicating with various functions including the Supply/Planning groups to obtain release if the information is not in SAP.
• Complete assigned shiftly, daily and weekly tasks, as assigned (i.e., Retain Room Discard, performing plant air environmental and product contact compressed air testing, potable water sampling/testing, etc.)
• Any/all JTE Quality, Visual Factory, and other related items
• Ability to work overtime on a short notice and required weekend work
• Ability to be flexible with shift and workday assignments to support business need requirements.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Uses judgement based on the analysis of information.
• Strong understanding and practice of Good Laboratory Practices
• College coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, etc. (or 3 years’ experience In a laboratory setting)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Color Vision (ability to detect color) required. This is due to the need to compare color differences in product daily.
• Requires attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information.
• Expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of technical experience and review of precedents.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange complicated information, including sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Demonstrate McCormick’s High Performance Organization Competencies: Values All People, Strategic Thinking, Influence, Personal & Team Leadership, Attracting & Developing Talent, Innovation & Business Savvy & Accumen.
• Acceptable Attendance Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of previous Analytical Lab experience preferred.
• Academic laboratory work will be considered
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of SAP transactions (Quality focused) and SAP results/data

French's 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.

French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. You must be lawfully authorized to commence work upon being offered employment.

French's 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, French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

Salary : $500