What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Technician position at Colgate-Palmolive Company?
No Relocation Assistance Offered
161546 - Topeka, Kansas, 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!
Basic qualifications include :
High school diploma or equivalent.
1 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends.
Ability to wear all required Fall Protection Equipment and other PPE
Ability to perform work on a ladder or in mechanical lift at height levels of approximately 30-40 ft in the air
Willing and able to adhere to all safety and EOHS standards, and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment.
Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis
Ability to work at heights of up to 300 ft
Preferred qualifications include :
Technical college / vocational school certificate or Associates degree in Manufacturing – related area preferred.
3 years of manufacturing experience
Experience troubleshooting and repairing technical issues.
Food safety experience.
Fork Lift experience.
Experience with SAP.
Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer / computer systems.
Tolerance for food processing smells and a dusty, non-climate controlled work environment.
Ability to clearly and effectively express ideas.
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
Self-directed with strong results-oriented attitude.
Planning and organizational skills.
Expected Areas of Skills
Operate and troubleshoot various production equipment
Ability to communicate with other technicians, maintenance technicians, quality technicians, and member of managements in an effective way
Leadership Competencies
Teamwork and Collaboration
Effective Execution
Functional Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies)
Manufacturing Management
Works directly with Operations Team Leader
Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EOHS, HR, Finance, Procurement, etc.
AIB, FDA, USDA, and other external auditing agency’s or customers
External Cleaning and Sanitation Services
External supply Vendors
Communicates on routine matters with Maintenance Technicians, Team Leaders, Planners, and Managers in person, by phone, and through correspondence.
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel : Up to 5%
Physical Requirements
Ability to bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid
Ability to use hazardous materials
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on continual basis. Objects to be lifted that might weigh up to 50 pounds include large bag finished goods and raw materials. If an employee cannot lift up to 50 pounds, the employee could not perform required quality checks which would result in a significant risk with our customers. Additionally, failure to lift raw materials of up to 50 pounds would limit the Company’s ability to run certain product with all of the required materials.
Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead
Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day
Type, using a computer keyboard, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day
Walk unlimited distances each day.
Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps, multiple times a day, carrying tool bag, materials, or other supplies that weigh 25 lbs on average
Occasionally climb ladders or ledges, with tie-off equipment when required
Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot and dust protection.
Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust
Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications
- Physical requirements must be met with or without accommodation
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ 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 :
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.
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