OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I - 2nd & 3rd Shift Available

McCormick & Company, Inc. is seeking a full-time Operations Technician for its South Bend plant, located at 3425 Lathrop Street, South Bend, IN. The position reports to a Production Team Manager. Training on 1st shift; 2nd and 3rd shift roles available. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Role Summary Set up and start automatic filling and packaging equipment, load packaging and raw materials, and pack off finished product. Weigh, blend, and cook product on all mix systems. Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product. Make product changeovers, package size changes, minor and major repairs on all equipment. Monitor operation of mixing equipment through visual checks of product and sensory evaluation of key component pieces. Assemble component pieces of equipment belonging to continuous and pre-mix systems and their auxiliary components. Document downtime and machine adjustments. Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials. Work with Teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities. Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach. Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily. Obtain and return ingredients using a forklift. Perform checks on critical timing of equipment. On-site attendance is required. OT as necessary to include weekends. Perform other duties as required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr