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Colgate-Palmolive (Manufacturing) Sr. Processing Technician 2nd shift in Tonganoxie, Kansas
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162324 - Tonganoxie, 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!
Start rate 32/hr
2nd Shift
Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers and maintenance of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels, tablets and/or by manual means. Critical knowledge of the Mixer area, Fillers and Seamers, and Hydrostat Sterilizer
Monitor conditions throughout the facility and work with other team members to ensure consistent operational performance
Provide expert job knowledge and take a lead role in troubleshooting including root cause analysis
Gather relevant information efficiently; apply logic in solving problems and making decisions; use data to support recommendations; weigh risks and predict costs and benefits. Use software to monitor equipment performance, making recommendations for improvement to Production or for Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities
Participate in Sanitation and upkeep of Process area
Fosters an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.
Makes product to required standards: sampling, testing, and making adjustments as needed
Interact with Reliability BUL to plan Autonomous Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance activities
Follow all safety and quality requirements
Identify continuous improvement opportunities, provide solutions and empower employees in decision making
Education / Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years working in Manufacturing environment interacting with HMI screens
Preferred education and experience requirements:
Technical Certification, Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with SAP
Physical Functions:
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 a continual basis
Ability to wear all required Fall Protection Equipment and all other PPE
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, up to 8.5 levels - 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 bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees
Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications
Compensation and Benefits
Salary 32/hr 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 (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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