Operations Technician - 2nd shift (3:00PM-11:30PM)- Tonganoxie, KS

VetJobs; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Operations Technician for the 2nd shift at the Hill's Tonganoxie Plant in Kansas. You will own operation, repair, and changeover of production equipment with robotics involvement, ensuring safe, high-quality output.

You’ll collaborate with maintenance and cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and process design, while following GMPs and food safety standards. A strong mechanical aptitude and forklift skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical cert or associates is a plus.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to perform manual repairs and adjustments.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry in manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and changeover automated and manual production equipment.
• Unload ingredients and packaging; interact with AGV/AMR for putaway and staging.
• Monitor quality sampling, document results, and ensure GMP compliance.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and autonomous maintenance activities.
• Perform sanitation per protocol and participate in housekeeping assessments.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects and process design.
• Adhere to safety policies and food safety standards.
• Identify, report, and resolve quality, safety, or food safety issues.
• Foster teamwork and share ideas to improve processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Technical college/vocational certificate or Associate’s degree in a manufacturing-related field

Tools

SAP

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.

Process Support 2nd 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.

Auto req ID

486219BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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

City*

Tonganoxie

State*

Kansas

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive