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Colgate-Palmolive Operations Technician - 3rd shift (11:00pm -7:30am) - Tonganoxie, KS in Tonganoxie, Kansas
468753BR
Auto req ID:
468753BR
Company:
Colgate-Palmolive
Job Code:
Operations_ Specialist
Job Description:
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Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Operations Technician 3rd Shift
Are you looking to make a direct impact on production excellence while working with cutting-edge automation? As an Operations Technician, you will own the effective operation, repair, and changeover of production equipment to ensure we deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently. You will drive continuous improvement by collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with advanced robotics. This role offers you the unique opportunity to be a technical leader on the floor, fostering a team environment where your ideas for process design and problem-solving truly matter.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, and perform changeovers of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels, tablets and/or by manual means.
Unload ingredients and packaging materials. Interacts with auto-guided vehicles (AGV) and automated robots (AMRs) for putaway and staging of items for end use.
Monitor quality sampling when taken by a cobot or robot. Where sampling is not automated, take samples manually and documents as required. Reacts appropriately to ensure Quality compliance of product.
Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, completes autonomous maintenance activities and performs simple repairs on production equipment.
Perform Sanitation activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement.
Work with other employees on continuous improvement projects and process design.
Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, Safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety.
Identify, report, and seek resolution for issues around Food Safety, Quality, Safety, etc.
Foster an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.
Position Title:
Operations Technician - 3rd shift (11:00pm -7:30am) - Tonganoxie, KS
Job Category:
Technician
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
City*:
Tonganoxie
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Required Education/ Experience Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform manual repairs and equipment adjustments.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to input and retrieve data from various manufacturing systems and digital platforms.
Preferred Education/ Experience Qualifications:
Technical college/vocational certificate or Associate’s degree in a manufacturing-related field.
Experience in the CPG or food manufacturing industry
Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Food safety experience
SAP experience
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
Self directed with results oriented attitude
Ability to drive a forklift
Military experience
The Company and our Hill's Tonganoxie Plant maintains a smoke-and tobacco-free facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is permitted in any part of the building, facility or in vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company.
What we offer:
28 /hr starting rate.
Merit increase every year based on performance
Advancement Opportunities
8 hr shift schedules with overtime available
$1 shift differential for off shifts
Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
15 Days of Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
Employee Assistance Program
Access to discounted Company products
Non-smoking facility
State*:
Kansas