Flex Operator

No Relocation Assistance Offered

163451 - Washington Court House, Ohio, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

3rd Shift

The Role :

The Packaging Line Flex coordinates, monitors, and supervises the activities of a packaging line area ensuring goals are achieved in support of assigned Team goals. Packaging Line Flex is responsible for the supervision of their assigned line ensuring the product meets all Quality and Food Safety Specifications in regard to packaging while complying with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Packaging Line Flex is also responsible for ensuring the sanitation of the packaging area and performing line start-ups and shutdowns as required.

Key Responsibilities :

Responsible for understanding safe, quality and efficient operation of all packaging equipment.

Ensure all necessary reports are completed correctly, legibly and in a timely manner.

Collaborate with QA to ensure that issues during the shift are being addressed and that the product is meeting all target specifications. Make adjustments as necessary and involve others (Packaging Lead, Shift Manager, Operations Support Manager, etc.) as necessary.

Monitor all activities in the packaging area, immediately reporting downtimes to Lead, Supervisor, Manager, Maintenance or Quality Assurance when downtime cannot be corrected by oneself.

Facilitate good communication and planning with packaging leads and operators to ensure that changeovers are done timely, safely and effectively.

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge / skill, will serve as back.

Safely and efficiently work with hazardous cleaning agents.

Ensures that the standards of personal conduct and hygiene are always maintained in order to comply with the HPP Food Safety.

Meet or exceed the plant productivity goal for the shift.

Be involved in troubleshooting all problems.

Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Physical / Environmental Requirements :

Standing on a concrete floor

Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space

Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.

Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

Minimum Qualifications :

Be 18 years of age or older

Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education

Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

Preferred Qualifications :

3 years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines

2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and / or trade discipline

Working knowledge of food safety practices

Computer Experience

Knowledge of inventory control principles

Ability to operate a forklift / OSHA certification

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $21,25 - $25,00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office / market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and / or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes :

• Insurance : Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans : Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation / PTO : Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation / PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays : Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid / floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave : Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave : Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here .

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Salary : $21 - $25