Operations Technician - FFA B/D Shift

Colgate; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative global company as an Operations Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective operation of production equipment. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to the production of trusted consumer products that enhance lives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values your unique contributions and offers extensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off. Embrace this opportunity to grow and make a difference in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing or relevant production operations experience required.
• Ability to adhere to all safety standards and utilize personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment while ensuring safety and quality.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Housekeeping skills

Ability to work nights and weekends

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Operations Technician - FFA B/D Shift

Travel Required?: No Travel

Date: Feb 7, 2025

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164771 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States

Who We Are
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.

This is a night shift position. Shift hours are 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 12 hour shifts (2.2.3. work schedule)

The Operations Technician is responsible for the effective operation, minor repair and changeovers of production equipment; and working with others to achieve factory business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the role include daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers and minor maintenance of automated equipment (making, finishing, injection molding) through computer terminals, control panels and/or by manual means in the manufacturing of Colgate-Palmolive products.
• Confirm in-house availability of raw and packing materials for current and next runs. Seek and understand schedule and demand plans. Coordinate with upstream and downstream processes by working with others in planning, warehouse, receiving and vendor representatives to ensure availability of materials.
• Performs quality sampling and statistical process control activities both manually and through computer keyboard throughout the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoots, performs minor repairs and other maintenance on production equipment, supported by maintenance personnel as needed.
• Prepares and loads finished product for shipping using SAP and working with Colgate local warehouse employees and Colgate distribution network employees.
• Performs Housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement. Responsible for house-keeping of team work area.
• Undertakes daily reporting and updates of information systems (SAP, Shop Floor Reporting, Cycle Counts).
• Accurately and fully completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures; highlights variances.
• Stays abreast of team's production performance via visual, written and verbal communications.
• Participates in regular review of team production performance and uses information to drive continuous improvement.
• Seek and apply Continuous Improvement tools and techniques to achieve team goals e.g. Quality Systems, Total Productive Maintenance, Problem Solving tools.
• Understands and adheres to Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety requirements.
• Understand and adheres to all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices and Micro Cleaning & Sanitization Guidelines standards and guidelines.
• Understand the needs of both internal and external customers. Internal customers include Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Finance. External customers are other Colgate plants, customer service and, for example, Target, WalMart, etc.
• Shares knowledge and develops skills of others in the work team. Actively participate in continuous learning opportunities.
• Every team member has responsibility to fully utilize our resources to optimize our productivity to contribute and meet the needs of our customers, businesses and each other.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of manufacturing, military or relevant production operations experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to adhere to all safety and EOHS 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical Degree.
• At least one year of experience with any or all of the following:
• FDA regulated environment experience, minimum safe behaviors, utilizing safety checklists, OSHA standards performing equipment changeovers (make-ready), performing quality checks or audits in manufacturing processes, using Continuous Improvement Tools, training others, being responsible for knowing and achieving production goals.
• Experience using the production, planning or other module in SAP.
• Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $22.64 - $23.49 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.