FLAVOR MANUFACTURING TECH I
McCormick · Hunt Valley, MD
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Food & beverage
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at McCormick (food & beverage) in Hunt Valley, MD. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity..
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Maryland plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 7 other live manufacturing postings in Maryland.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 63%
- Tooling 63%
- GD&T 50%
- Machining 38%
- Robotics 25%
- New product launch 25%
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This plant: McCormick in Hunt Valley
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Full description from McCormickAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Set up and operate all pieces of the filling packaging equipment as well as perform hand-filling tasks
- ◆Operate a Spray Dryer
- ◆Understand and follow all packaging instructions on production cards and daily schedule (i.e. weights, label requirements, formula integrity, machine number, etc.)
- ◆Keep accurate production records, report information daily and accurate reporting
- ◆Inspect in-process goods for proper weights, labeling, packaging, pallet configuration, correct and/or report defects.
- ◆Perform sanitation duties, perform proper housekeeping, and adhere to safety and GMP procedures
- ◆Help maintain equipment, report all machinery breakdowns or problems, and resolve basic mechanical issues
- ◆Perform all retain procedures
- ◆Assist in making basic, small blends, and emulsions
- ◆Perform sampling procedures per specifications
- ◆Operate fork truck in a safe manner
- ◆Perform changeovers and wash downs (including chemical, allergen, and kosher) of equipment
- ◆Participate in team/department meetings, offering suggestions when warranted
- ◆Responsible for disposal of trash
Required qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma OR equivalency
- ✓One year of production experience involving mixing/blending/processing or related experience
- ✓Ability to use logical thinking in performing multiple duties, often working on different projects at the same time
- ✓Ability to memorize various policies and procedures
- ✓Ability to know when to go to higher level for a decision
- ✓Ability to read and interpret various formula sheets, printed/written materials, and computer screens
- ✓Ability to distinguish colors
- ✓Ability to perform basic math functions; must be able to write legibly
- ✓Ability to lift and carry pails of liquids (50 lbs), move containers over 50 lbs., hand roll 600 lb drums
- ✓Ability to climb ladders/stairs and bend/stoop to work around equipment
- ✓Ability to operate hand tools, high-pressure water hoses, and enter information onto a computer (touchscreen/keyboard)
- ✓Ability to work a full shift plus daily overtime (often on short notice) and on weekends, plus have flexibility to work other shifts or longer shifts (10-12 hours)
- ✓Fork truck license required or ability to become fork truck certified through McCormick and Company
- ✓Ability to work in a team-based environment
- ✓Ability to wear a PAPR/positive pressure respirator and to be physically able to complete annual pulmonary function monitoring and testing
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Experience in a computer-based system - SAP experience
- ✓Experience working in a GMP environment
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Base Salary : $21.60 - $32.40
- ✓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
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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 Flavor Manufacturing Tech – 2nd Shift immediately at our FMC Plant located at 11102 McCormick Road in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Flavor Manufacturing Technician . This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD . The Flavor Manufacturing Technician will report to a Team Manager.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 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
