DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift - SDC
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
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.
McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Warehouse/Order Picking/Distribution Technician on B shift. This new hire will work at the Salinas Distribution Center, located in Salinas CA. The Warehouse/Order Picking/Distribution Technician will report to a Order Selection 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. 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, sick time, and vacations.
Under the general supervision of the Order Selection Team Manager, this individual is responsible for picking/packing/shipping all customer orders in a timely (measured through Labor Management System - LMS) and accurate manner while operating material handling equipment (transporter, forklift, etc.). Performs general warehouse duties including loading, inbound receiving, returns, organizing, put-away, replenishment, wrapping and push-offs, and order selection. Is responsible for accurate input and provides customers with specific documentation and special services as needed. Other duties include filling “shorted" orders, co-label order selection, export order selection, and assisting with inventory. Participates in Team meetings and completes special projects assigned. The incumbent is subject to temperature extremes. Overtime on short notice may be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs assignments in one of the following seven activity groups: Order Selection, Replenishment, Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Organizer, Repack/Hazmat. May be required to perform other activities based on business needs.
- Operates transporter, stand-up, reach or sit-down fork truck.
- Completes all paperwork & system transactions in accordance with standard departmental operating procedures. Paperwork can include, pick list, labels, tagging and any customer required placards.
- Identifies and communicates issues to shift Crew Leader, Warehouse or Order Selection Team Manager.
- Attend shift/team meetings and recommends general process improvements.
- Performs general duties including sanitation and battery changing.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to obtain a forklift license via McCormick
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to spice dust and odors, noise and vibration
- Ability to work in an environment that is subject to temperature extremes
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a continual basis and 25-50 pounds on a frequent basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience using radio frequency terminal
- Basic computer skills
- Bilingual in English & Spanish
The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $24.62.
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.