<p>JobID: 33230</p> <p>Category: Production & Operations</p> <p>JobSchedule: Full time</p> <p>Posted Date: 2026-03-06T20:10:35+00:00</p> <p>JobShift:</p> <p>Pay Ranges: 24.85</p> <p>Spice Technician</p> <p>Pay Rate: $24.85 + $1.00 of shift differential</p> <p>Hours: 2nd Shift: 4:00p.m. to 2:30a.m.</p> <p>Monday through Friday, plus weekends as production schedule requires</p> <p>This position is responsible for preparing spice and additive formulations for the Grind Room.</p> <p>The Spice Room Technician is responsible for accurately preparing spice blends used in production. This includes following established recipes, measuring ingredients with precision, and ensuring the correct sequence of ingredients is used to maintain consistent product quality.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include maintaining organized records for each batch, keeping the spice storage area clean and well-stocked, rotating inventory, and supporting smooth material flow to the production line. This position also monitors ingredient levels, communicates low-inventory needs, and follows all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to read and understand printed product specification documents and machine controls. </li><li>Must possess good communication skills </li><li>This position requires rigid adherence to procedure, timeliness, and accuracy. </li><li>Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide </li><li>Being able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently </li><li>Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling </li><li>The individual will be working with confidential batch formulations and must handle access to this information in an ethical manner </li><li>Must possess weighing and measuring skills and must not be allergic to spices </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>6 months of work history </li><li>Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. </li><li>Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. </li><li>Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions) </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>Health Insurance </li><li>Vision Insurance </li><li>Dental Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>401K </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Profit-sharing </li><li>Short and Long Term Disability </li><li>Educational Assistance Program </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Paid Holidays and PTO </li><li>Fitness Center </li><li>Product Discounts </li></ul> <p>Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.</p> <p>Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.</p>