Operations Technician I - Hodges, SC

VetJobs; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Hodges, SC seeks an Operations Technician I to manage operation, maintenance, sanitation, and changeovers of production equipment. You will collaborate across teams to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality output and support continuous improvement initiatives on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, adherence to safety and GMP standards, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and mandatory overtime.
• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, adherence to standards, initiative, and effective workload management.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and change over automated production equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair tasks with support from maintenance.
• Record production data accurately in SAP and other systems.
• Conduct quality inspections and sampling for SPC activities.
• Support SI and GMP compliance and safety procedures on the floor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Kaizen events.
• Share knowledge and train team members as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data processing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Lifting to 50 lbs

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Computers/Software

Job description

Job Description

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.

Are you looking to make a direct impact on production excellence while working with advanced automation? As an Operations Technician I, you will own the effective operation, autonomous & preventative maintenance, sanitation, 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. This role offers you the unique opportunity to be a technical leader on the floor, fostering a team environment where your ideas and problem-solving truly matter.

Principal Dueties And 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

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Required Qualification:
• 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 $24.61 - $25.61 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.

City*: Hodges

State*: South Carolina

Job_Category: Technician

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive