Operating Technician I - Cambridge, OH

VetJobs; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Cambridge, OH is seeking an Operating Technician Level 1 to support daily production, quality checks, and sanitation. This on-site role combines hands-on line work with material handling and data entry in SAP/OPERA.

You will operate non-automated and automated packaging equipment, maintain safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement with a team. 12-hour shifts, nights and weekends required; high school diploma and related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational school or technical institute preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
• Minimum of 2 years work experience and/or 2-year technical college degree
• Ability to adhere to all safety standards and wear PPE
• Ability to perform regular housekeeping and maintain general cleanliness in work area

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility on a production line including operation, cleaning, lubrication, inspection, troubleshooting and changeover of non-automated and automated packaging equipment.
• Operate equipment such as Casemaker, Palletizer, Stretch Wrapper, Print/Apply, Case Turner, Case Sealer, Case Packer, Leak Tester, Spout Inserter, and Bottle/Case Conveying.
• Assist maintenance and operating teams in troubleshooting and minor repairs; participate in continuous learning opportunities.
• Access SAP for BOM verification and OPERA for quality data entry; maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to EOHS requirements and use PPE; ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Quality control

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical college degree

Tools

SAP

OPERA

WMS

EAM

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

The Operating Technician Level 1 position can have responsibility for the equipment spare parts storeroom, material handling and/or production line operations. All technicians work together with other Cambridge team members to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the Operating Technician Level 1 may include daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, materials movement, parts management, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operating Technician Level 1 works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

Core Responsibilities

Primary responsibility on a production line may include but not limited to the Operation, Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Troubleshooting and Changeover of non-automated and automated packaging equipment.

Equipment identified but not limited to the Casemaker, Palletizer, Stretch Wrapper, Print / Apply, Case Turner, Case Sealer, Case Packer, Leak Tester, Spout Inserter and Bottle/Case Conveying will be the primary equipment for an entry level technician assigned to a production line. Understands how to access and enter equipment downtime information into the OPERA system.

Assist maintenance and operating team members in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on production equipment. Takes initiative to participate in continuous learning opportunities. Seeks knowledge of others in the work team to develop skills. Understands how to access EAM (Equipment Asset Management) to issue a work request notification.

Confirms availability of packing materials needed for current and next scheduled production run. Coordinates with others on operating, planning and logistic team to ensure availability of materials. Understands how to access SAP/ZQUAL for production schedule and available materials.

Understands and adheres to Colgate Quality, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and Micro (Cleaning and Sanitization) standards and guidelines. Daily responsibility for performing quality sampling, accurately completing daily shift production batch records, visual, finished case/pallet quality checks and area cleaning checklist. Understands how to use a computer to access SAP for bill of materials (BOM) to verify materials used for finished case production and OPERA for entering quality check information.

Understands and adheres to EOHS requirements for the facility. Adheres to Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSB'S), wears personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.

Responsibility for safe operation of forklift in unloading of materials from delivery vehicles and delivery of those materials and supplies to the assigned storage locations or production lines as needed. Prepares and loads finished product for shipment to customers. Understands how to use a computer to access warehouse management system (WMS) for product loading to delivery vehicle.

Understands the parts storeroom storage system and can locate parts as needed to support plant needs. Assist operating, maintenance and engineering team members in locating parts needed for equipment.

Understands how to use a computer to access SAP for inventory control, parts stock overview, goods receipts and maintenance reports. Understands the goals of visual workplace (VWP) and performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol. Supports housekeeping assessments as required. Stays abreast of plant and team's overall performance via visual, written and verbal communications.

Participates in scheduled review of team production performance and uses information to support and drive continuous improvement. Understands, supports and applies continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analysis in identifying opportunities to resolve issues and improve results.

Every team member has responsibility to fully utilize our resources to optimize our productivity and to contribute and meet the needs of our customers, businesses and each other.

Demonstrate personal leadership, including demonstration of Colgate-Palmolive Managing with Respect values.

Auto req ID

483500BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

High school diploma or equivalent (Vocational school or technical institute preferred).

Ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts

Minimum of 2 years work experience and/or 2-year technical college degree

Ability to adhere to all safety standards and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment

Ability to perform regular housekeeping and maintain general cleanliness in work area

Ability to move bags of raw materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

The Operating Technician Level 1 position can have responsibility for the equipment spare parts storeroom, material handling and/or production line operations. All technicians work together with other Cambridge team members to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the Operating Technician Level 1 may include daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, materials movement, parts management, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operating Technician Level 1 works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

City*

Cambridge

State*

Ohio

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive