QA INSPECTOR III

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 QA Inspector III immediately at our Flavor Manufacturing Center (FMC) in Hunt Valley, Maryland. What We Bring To The Table The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer: Competitive compensation Career growth opportunities Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices Reporting to a Team Manager, the Quality Inspector will coordinate the activities/tasks that are related to Quality department and be responsible for handling raw materials’ sampling/re-sampling. He/She will facilitate and encourage teamwork, supports participate in quality related audits. The employee will adhere to safety procedures, ensure a safe work environment, meet, and exceed product/process quality expectations, and assist in achieving process reliability goals. Samples/resamples incoming materials for testing/acceptance. Samples/resamples material that are requested to be sampled for failing results/shelf life extensions etc. Works with warehouse/receiving department to sample bulk receipts (tanker receipts) Generates quality documentation required by the receipt of raw materials. Performs quality tests as required to accept raw materials as specified in inspection plans. Enters Quality Notification (QN) for rejected raw materials into the system and identify tasks/activities required. Performs review of labels for Kosher Certification requirement Follows up on to complete initial acceptance requirements for raw materials as necessary such as information on Kosher, Batch Regulatory, Labels, Cleanliness of the Material/Packaging Safety Seals, etc. Communicates with the regulatory group requesting information on raw materials as required updates to enter/revise release requirements where necessary. Participates in investigations of quality department related complaints (QNs) to develop corrections and corrective actions. Supports Quality Analytical and Sensory department activities when needed. Responsible for identifying and reporting any food safety and quality concerns. Conducts operational audits as tasked. Participates in Quality related internal and external audits. Other tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications HS diploma or GED Minimum of 2 years of related experience (acceptable manufacturing experience). Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Knowledge of PC software and data entry experience Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills Color Vision (ability to detect color) required. This is due to the need to compare color differences in products daily Ability to obtain certification for forklift driving Preferred Qualifications 4-year college degree in science (food science, chemistry, etc.) or a two-year science diploma and two years relevant technical experience or five years relevant specialized experience. Experience working in food manufacturing SAP Knowledge 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. Base Salary $23.65 - $35.47 Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. In Addition To a Competitive Compensation Package, Permanent Employees Of McCormick Are Eligible For Our Extensive Total Rewards Programs That Include Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity. McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr