UTILITY MECHANIC I

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time  Utility Mechanic 1. This new hire will work in Byhalia Mississippi located at  1550 MS 302, Byhalia, MS 38611 The  Utility Mechanic 1  will report to a Team Manager .

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.

Under the general supervision of a Team Manager, the incumbent will maintain packaging, blending and fermentation equipment in multiple departments and is responsible for the complete maintenance and inspection on individual pieces of equipment.  The employee will adhere to safety/GMP procedures and ensure a safe work environment, meet and/or exceed product quality expectations, achieve process reliability goals, and work in a team based environment. Must be able to work in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment and be familiar with high speed automated equipment. Must be able to work in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment and be familiar with high speed automated equipment. Will be required to lubricate, maintain and evaluate equipment for proper adjustment. Responsible for lubricating machinery, replacing grease fittings and manage the selection, application and periodic consolidation of lubrication oils and grease lubricants, appropriate for machines commonly found in industrial settings. This includes re-greasing intervals and volume, lubrication troubleshooting, and creation of improved lubrication systems or methods taking into consideration environmental, health, and safety issues Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Leadership Team, the employee will perform preventative and corrective maintenance; respond to trouble calls on production/process equipment and facilities. This position will monitor and approve all maintenance data entries on an ongoing basis during the shift and perform handoffs before and after the shift with maintenance and production counterparts. The Utility Mechanic will spend 90% of the time on the floor supporting production and will utilize available line time and resources to complete work during regular hours.  This position will identify constant improvements while maintaining and improving preventative maintenance sheets and daily checklists with specific actionable information. This position requires the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and problem solve issues concerning complex mechanical systems. The role includes consistent interaction with production line personnel which requires good oral communication skills.Must demonstrate the ability to identify and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Must demonstrate capability to utilize resources to continuously improve personal / individual skill level as related to core job duties.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDE ONLY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Include percent of time for each and include any people management and leadership responsibilities.)

Primary/Essential duties:

Support, troubleshoot lubricate, and repair all production and facility equipment in assigned work area.

Complete assigned preventative maintenance work orders to established procedures.

Complete assigned planner/corrective, predictive and preventive equipment inspection, improvement and safety work orders.

Use Chase Maintenance System to requisition parts, locate parts in inventory and close and write work orders.

Actively participate in daily shift meetings.

Participate in TPM, AM, Continuous Improvement, and high performance Teams

Keep personal work areas clean and organized.

Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs required.

Assist in training employees to identify basic mechanical issues and repair as necessary.

EDUCATION:

Discipline

Minimum level of education required to perform the job.

Preferred level of education – why?

The following skills are required: Math: basic shop math (add, subtract, multiply, divide and use a ruler, micrometer etc).

Reading: able to read manuals and prints, instructions and parts list.

Writing: write legibly and sketch drawings.

Must be comfortable working in a team environment.

1. Three years in maintenance crafts to include industrial electrical, plumbing, mechanics, welding, millwright    and carpentry.

2. Proficiency in the use of hand tools (drills, saws, grinders, presses, welders and all types of wrenches.

3. Proficient in Window operation systems and Window based applications.

1 - 2 years of experience in Mechanic position preferably in the food industry.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/STANDARDS, LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS IN ADDITION TO GENERAL EDUCATION:

Minimum required certifications required to perform the job.

Additional certifications preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  

Fork lift operator license preferred.

Three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (food processing) preferred.

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:  

Employee must be able to: lift 50-75 lbs. of equipment and materials.

Maneuver around equipment, climb stairs and ladders and work at heights as great as 30 feet.

Work in a dusty environment with strong odors.

Work in an environment with high noise/decibel levels (hearing protection required).work in an environment with frequent exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents.

Work in a hot or cold (inside or outside) environment.

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.