McCormick

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Material Handler which will report into a Warehouse Manager. This new hire will work in Zatarain's Plant, located at 82 1st Street in Gretna, LA.

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.

Position Overview:

The Material Handler position exists to support production by receiving and/or transporting raw materials and packaging materials to specified areas. The individual will perform general material handling functions using forklift equipment. The environment includes indoor work, with exposure to forklift fumes and spice orders. In addition, individuals must work well with others in a supportive team environment in order to meet material handling quality and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Transport raw materials or packaging materials to specified areas for use and return them to their proper locations.
• Receives delivery of raw materials and performs required inventory control transactions.
• Complete and process required inventory control transactions according to company/department standards including scanning and printing tickets with barcode equipment.
• Process return, if excess material, according to department standards. Includes use of inventory management system (SAP) to adjust quantity in system to update inventory.
• Maintain materials in a manner that facilitates FIFO product rotation.
• Transport/store materials to maintain warehouse and/or production areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Performs daily housekeeping duties in the production and/or warehouse areas including sweeping, collecting trash and collecting damaged product.
• Work with co-workers to insure effective production and/or warehouse operations to meet all material handling performance standards.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner and insure the equipment is in good working order by checking and reporting equipment problems.
• Follow all safety and Good Manufacturing guidelines.

Other Responsibilities:

• Work in other jobs positions under Materials Management as needed.
• Accurately enters information into the time clock to record cost center changes, time in and time out.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must successfully complete material handling safety courses and obtain OSHA certification
• One year production or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows
• Must have the ability to read, write and perform simple math calculations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment with strong odors.
• Must be able to work overtime on a frequent basis and on weekends as required by scheduling/production demands.

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.