Operations Technician I

Colgate; Hodges (SC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer products company is seeking an Operations Technician I in Hodges, SC. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of manufacturing experience. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and a healthier future for all.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb stairs/ladders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of production equipment.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Performs troubleshooting and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical college/vocational school certificate

Tools

SAP

Wonderware

OPERA

InBatch

Job description

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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.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

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 I

Travel Required?: No Travel

Date: May 5, 2025

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#166925 - Hodges, South Carolina, 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.

Operations Technician I, Greenwood, SC

Description

The Operations Technician I is responsible for the effective operation, changeover, and minor autonomous/preventive maintenance of production equipment and processes. The primary responsibilities of the role include safety and environmental compliance, quality procedures, daily production, cleaning and sanitation procedures, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operations Technician I works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

Responsibilities include:

Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements

Understands and is accountable for following: all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and cleaning standards and guidelines

Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers of automated equipment through computer terminals, control panels and/or by manual means in the manufacturing of Colgate-Palmolive products

Troubleshoots, performs minor maintenance and repairs on production equipment, supported by maintenance personnel as needed

Must be familiar with procedures for all equipment within their work area including, but not limited to, normal operations, quality inspections, safety procedures and safeguards, and lock out tag out (LOTO )

Utilize SAP and other processes to confirm in-house availability of raw and packing materials for current and next runs. Know and understand the planned schedule to coordinate the upstream and downstream processes by working with others in planning, warehouse, receiving and vendor representatives to ensure availability of materials

Performs quality inspections and sampling for statistical process control activities throughout the manufacturing process

Utilizes computer systems (SAP, Wonderware, OPERA, InBatch, etc.) and documentation to properly record production and quality related information

Undertakes daily reporting and updates of information systems (SAP, Cycle Counts, OPERA, etc.) and updates the shop floor communication boards upon request

Performs raw materials receiving operations including SAP transactions, sampling and quality tests as per procedures in place

Transfers raw materials and work-in-progress materials from the staging areas to the respective point of use according to the daily production schedule

Executes quality tests on work-in-process materials and compares the result to the Key Release Specifications in order to define usage decision

Performs raw materials pre-weigh activities during the work-in-process production cycle

Performs cleaning activities of change parts, portable totes, pucks, etc. to ensure quality and operational requirements are met

Performs materials cycle counts to verify process accuracy and yield

Performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement. Responsible for house-keeping of teamwork area and common area

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 Kaizen events and uses information to drive continuous improvement

Seek and apply Continuous Improvement tools and techniques to achieve team goals

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

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed.

Proficient with computers, software, and data processing

Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, work standards, initiative and managing work

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly

Preferred:

Technical college/vocational school certificate or Associates degree in related field

GMP and/or consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus

1 or more years previous manufacturing experience preferred

Demonstrated competency in problem solving/decision making, effective communication, results oriented, and job fit

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $23.11 - $24.11 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.

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