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Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!\nJoin 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.\nJob Summary\nThis 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).\nJoin Our Team as an Operations Technician: Thrive in a State-of-the-Art, Climate-Controlled Facility!\nAre you ready to advance your career in a highly automated environment within a dynamic team setting? With cutting-edge equipment and amazing growth opportunities, you can elevate your skills and make an impact. Apply now to become an essential part of our innovative and courageous team!\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities\nHours for this position are 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, following a 2-2-3 schedule. Flexibility is required to occasionally work different shifts to provide coverage for business needs.\nManufacturing and Operations: Be a vital part of Colgate-Palmolive's team. You'll operate and maintain cutting-edge automated equipment, performing changeovers and minor maintenance (making, finishing) through computer terminals. You'll also troubleshoot as needed, ensuring seamless production.\nQuality Assurance and Compliance: Excel in ensuring product quality with meticulous sampling and statistical controls. Complete all compliance documentation accurately, maintaining GMPs and FDA standards to uphold Colgate-Palmolive's excellence.\nLogistics and Housekeeping: Manage product preparation and shipping coordination with warehouse and distribution teams. Keep your work area clean and organized, adhering to our housekeeping standards.\nContinuous Improvement and Learning: Drive innovation through continuous improvement tools like 5 Whys and RCA. Share knowledge and enhance skills within the team, supporting ongoing learning and performance reviews.\nSafety and Customer Focus: Prioritize safety and compliance with environmental and occupational standards. Address internal and external customer needs, supporting key stakeholders and major retailers efficiently.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n\nTechnical Experience\n1+ year of experience in manufacturing, military, or relevant production operations.\n\nAbility to adhere to safety and EOHS standards, utilizing all personal protective equipment.\n\nPhysicalRequirements\nMust be able to stand for 8 - 12 hours per shift.\n\nAbility to stoop, bend, crawl, and reach for extended periods.\n\nCapable of lifting and moving boxes, totes, and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.\n\nMust wear all required personal protective equipment.\n\nAble to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nVocational or Technical Degree\n\nExperience in FDA-regulated environments and with OSHA standards.\n\nSkills in performing equipment changeovers (make-ready) and conducting quality checks or audits.\n\nApplication of Continuous Improvement Tools and problem-solving techniques.\n\nExperience in training others and achieving production goals.\n\nConducting team meetings and preparing production reports.\n\nFamiliarity with using SAP modules and Microsoft Office for production planning and decision-making collaboration.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary Range $25.70 - $25.70 USD\nPay 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.\nBenefits: 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.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nOur journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. 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