1St Shift Lab Tech Iii

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavors is seeking a 1st shift Lab Tech III at its facility located in South Bend, located at 3425 Lathrop Street, South Bend, Indiana. The Lab Tech III will report to the Quality Manager .
With $4 billion in annual sales, McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better ™. To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com .
As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co., Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families. Zatarain’s benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), defined contribution plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
QUALIFICATIONS: Audit raw / packaging materials upon receipt to ensure compliance to specification and maintain retained samples as appropriate. Audit raw / packaging materials upon receipt to ensure compliance to specification and maintain retained samples as appropriate. Test raw and packaging materials for key attributes such as pH, salt, viscosity, density, moisture, oil, particulate, brix, temperature, color, texture, flavor, appearance, dimensional, labeling, and functionality. Record test results and information on standardized forms and/or into SAP. Performs appropriate corrective actions for all out of specification results. Perform key SAP transactions for inventory such as releasing, scraping, and blocking. Maintain files and documentation for specifications, correspondence, complaints, and Certificates of Analysis. Implement new or updated materials for Cancel/Supersedes and FTOs. Control non-conforming products through QNs, including segregation of product, sampling of materials, and communication with supplier from initial notification to disposition to corrective action. Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment, such as refractometer, automatic titrator, pH meter, scale, CEM, colorimeter, Brookfield viscometer, Bostwick, and other equipment. Use SPC to identify trends, out of control conditions, and non-conformance to specification. Provides and works with the appropriate personnel to correct processes. Test finished and in-process products and environmental samples for required attributes, such as pH, salt, viscosity, density, moisture, oil, particulate, brix, temperature, color, texture, flavor, appearance, yeast, mold, coliform, and lactic acid bacteria. Audit production line for key quality attributes such as code dates, fill weights, metal detection, and package integrity. Sample finished product, in-process product, and materials for retains, microbiological tests, product development requests, corporate requests, and customer requests. Packages and ships samples as necessary. Prepare media for microbial testing, including agar, buffer, dilution bottles, swabs, and Petrifilm. Inspect product equipment and perform microbiological swabbing to measure cleaning effectiveness. Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product. Clean and maintain all laboratory and Quality areas. Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions through the use of a principle-based safety approach. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Perform other duties as required.
Experience: Minimum one year lab experience or equivalent with an understanding of raw materials, packaging materials, and microbiological testing, required. One-year microbiological testing experience or college level microbiology course required. Minimum one year of college level science courses, required. MS Office experience required. Experience following detailed procedures and completing accurate paperwork required. Experience adhering to and following company, plant, regulatory, and customer standards required.
McCormick and 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.