Hands-On Manufacturing Operations Assistant

VetJobs; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Emporia, KS is seeking an Operations Specialist for on-site manufacturing roles. The position supports startup, line changeovers, and routine production tasks with focus on GMP, FDA, and AIB compliance.

Responsibilities include line operations support, cleaning and sanitation, and quality inspections of finished goods. Off-shift work and weekend availability are required or preferred as noted.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent — required.
• Able to work an off shift (either 3 PM to 11:30 PM or 11 PM to 7:30 AM) — required.
• Able to work weekends — required.
• Ability to push totes containing product up to 750 lbs — required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, repeatedly — required.
• Ability to use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day — required.
• Ability to walk unlimited distances each day — required.
• Able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends — preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality, GMP's, American Institute of Baking (AIB), Micro Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and safety standards and guidelines.
• Assist with startup, changeovers, and line shut down of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility.
• Performs housekeeping activities as per master sanitation schedule, and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments as required to meet all GMP’s, FDA and AIB requirements.
• Responsible to support line operations during lunches, breaks and coverage for open positions.
• Responsible for finished goods preparation and inspection, including top cap placement, inspection checklist, legible date codes, and quality of bag seals.
• Production line waste removal and disposal according to SOP.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of equipment throughout the production areas during operation.
• Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, GMP's and food safety.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Emporia, KS is seeking an Operations Specialist for on-site manufacturing roles. The position supports startup, line changeovers, and routine production tasks with focus on GMP, FDA, and AIB compliance.

Responsibilities include line operations support, cleaning and sanitation, and quality inspections of finished goods. Off-shift work and weekend availability are required or preferred as noted.