DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN III - 2nd Shift

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Distribution Technician III – 2nd Shift immediately at our RDC Plant located at 1550 MS-302 in Byhalia, MS.

PRIMARY PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE JOB (2-3 sentences)

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager or Warehouse Supervisor, is responsible for picking/packing/shipping

all customer orders in a timely (measured through Labor Management System - LMS) and accurate manner while operating

material handling equipment (transporter, forklift, etc.). Performs general warehouse duties including loading, inbound

receiving, returns, organizing, put-aways, replenishment, wrapping and push-offs and order selection. Is responsible for

accurate input and provides customers with specific documentation and special services as needed. Other duties include

filling"shorted" orders, co-label order selection, export order selection, and assisting with inventory. Participates in Team

meetings and completes special projects assigned. Incumbent is subject to temperature extremes. Overtime on short notice

may be required

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDE ONLY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Include percent of time for

each and include any people management and leadership responsibilities.)

% of Time

1 Performs assignments in one of the following seven activity groups: Order Selection, Replenishment, Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Organizer, Repack/Hazmat. May be required to perform other activities based on business needs. Career progression will require to cross-train in multiple activity groups. Operates transporter, stand-up, reach or sit-down fork truck. 85

2 Completes all paperwork & system transactions in accordance with standard departmental operating procedures. Paperwork can include, pick list, labels, tagging and any customer required placards. 5

3 Identifies and communicates issues to shift crew leader, warehouse supervisor, team manager. Attends shift/team meetings and recommends general process improvements. 5

4 Performs general duties including sanitation and battery changing. 5

5 Promotion to the next level is dependent upon the following criteria: Performs two years in expanded role in either Safety management, Efficiency management, Training management, or Quality management/ OR performs one additional activity group for a total of four of seven activity groups.

6

EDUCATION:

A. Discipline General education

B. Minimum level of education required to perform the job.

C. Preferred level of education – why? GED Must have basic math, reading, and speaking skills.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/STANDARDS, LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS IN ADDITION TO

GENERAL EDUCATION:

A. Minimum required certifications required to perform the job. Forklift License

B. Additional certifications preferred. SAP Transactions/Process Training

EXPERIENCE: (Minimum number of years and type of experience required to perform the job, specify number of years

in relevant disciplines/ roles.)

Experience using material handling equipment in a warehouse environment preferred. Basic MS Windows experience

preferred.

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: (Explain other specific skills and competencies required for this role not

already described above – please note if critical.)

1 Basic Math Calculator

2 Specialized PC Applications Typing

3 Data Entry

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (or attach an organizational chart)

Position reports to (Job Title) Number of direct reports: Number of indirect reports: Total of all reports:

Crew Leader Exempt: 0 Non-Exempt: 0 Exempt: 0 Non-Exempt: 0

Position above reports to (Job Title) Total size of dept.:

Warehouse Supervisor or Team Manager

DIMENSIONS: (Provide a few statistics applicable to the job which best describe its size or impact on the business. State figures on an annual basis. Include such items as budgets, payroll revenue, square footage, or volume managed or other pertinent factors. Indicate if accountability is shared with other positions.)

Frequent opportunity for causing financial loss of more than $2,000. Damage to material and/or equipment from fork truck

use. Impact to customer service and inventory discrepancies from inaccurate order picking.

BUSINESS EXPERTISE: (Explain the degree of understanding required of the industry, commercial environment and of

competitors’ products/services.)

Basic Manufacturing & Warehousing knowledge.

PROBLEM SOLVING: (Describe the nature and complexity of the problems this position encounters on a recurring

basis. Consider the level of innovation required and include environmental complexity of resolving issues.)

Decision making - Must be able to priortize multiple tasks according to scheduling. Memory - Ability to remember

instructions and procedures for completing work tasks. Planning/organizing - Must be able to plan and organize work area

and material, working with deadlines and changing priorities and keeping pace with production standards.

Logical reasoning - Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions and

to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Ability to work with numbers - Able to understand production schedule and compute materials needed for order

fulfilllment; perform transactions associated with delivery and return of components; use SAP computer software and

Teklogic scanner; complete daily production forms.

NATURE & AREA OF IMPACT

A. To what degree does this job affect the business through interactions with customers, making decisions, defining or setting strategy, etc.?

Work group composition - self motivated individual as part of a team.

Plan and organize work area and material, working with deadlines and changing priorities.

B. What is the breadth of the impact that this job has, either positive or negative (i.e. Affects own team, department, function, business unit, geography, entire business, etc.?

Incumbent must meet or exceed departmental standards of safe, accurate, productivity to meet business objectives.

INTERACTIONS: (Describe the nature and level and frequency of interactions this job has with internal and external

parties.)

Frequent interaction with internal customers. Occasional interaction with external customers.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: (Explain specific interpersonal skills necessary for this role, i.e. negotiation skills,

represents business at external functions or to government bodies, etc.)

Good communication skills.

Ability to work with diverse group of people as team to meet business objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Show the amount of

time by checking the appropriate boxes.

Amount of Time

ACTIVITY None Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 2/3 and more

Stand

Walk

Sit

Talk or hear

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Reach with hands and arms

Taste or smell

Repetitive activity with arms/hands

Use of respirator

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how

often? Check the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

WEIGHT None Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 2/3 and more

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

VISION REQUIREMENTS: Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special vision requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT: How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? Show

the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

CONDITION None Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 2/3 and more

Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

WORKPLACE NOISE: How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the appropriate level

below.

Very quiet (Examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)

Quiet (Examples: library, private office)

Moderate noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic)

Loud noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, department, large earth moving equipment)

Very loud noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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