Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169535 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Who We Are
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.
Job Summary
Join Our Team as an Operations Technician: Thrive in a State-of-the-Art, Climate-Controlled Facility!
Are 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!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Hours 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.
Manufacturing 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.
Quality 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.
Logistics 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.
Continuous 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.
Safety 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.
Required Qualifications
Education
+ High School Diploma or GED
Technical Experience
+ 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, military, or relevant production operations.
+ Ability to adhere to safety and EOHS standards, utilizing all personal protective equipment.
PhysicalRequirements
+ Must be able to stand for 8 - 12 hours per shift.
+ Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and reach for extended periods.
+ Capable of lifting and moving boxes, totes, and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
+ Must wear all required personal protective equipment.
+ Able to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Vocational or Technical Degree
+ Experience in FDA-regulated environments and with OSHA standards.
+ Skills in performing equipment changeovers (make-ready) and conducting quality checks or audits.
+ Application of Continuous Improvement Tools and problem-solving techniques.
+ Experience in training others and achieving production goals.
+ Conducting team meetings and preparing production reports.
+ Familiarity with using SAP modules and Microsoft Office for production planning and decision-making collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $22.89 - $24.74 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.
Benefits: 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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our 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. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
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 complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) 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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Job Number #169535 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Who We Are
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.
Job Summary
Join Our Team as an Operations Technician: Thrive in a State-of-the-Art, Climate-Controlled Facility!
Are 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!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Hours 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.
Manufacturing 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.
Quality 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.
Logistics 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.
Continuous 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.
Safety 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.
Required Qualifications
Education
+ High School Diploma or GED
Technical Experience
+ 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, military, or relevant production operations.
+ Ability to adhere to safety and EOHS standards, utilizing all personal protective equipment.
PhysicalRequirements
+ Must be able to stand for 8 - 12 hours per shift.
+ Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and reach for extended periods.
+ Capable of lifting and moving boxes, totes, and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
+ Must wear all required personal protective equipment.
+ Able to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Vocational or Technical Degree
+ Experience in FDA-regulated environments and with OSHA standards.
+ Skills in performing equipment changeovers (make-ready) and conducting quality checks or audits.
+ Application of Continuous Improvement Tools and problem-solving techniques.
+ Experience in training others and achieving production goals.
+ Conducting team meetings and preparing production reports.
+ Familiarity with using SAP modules and Microsoft Office for production planning and decision-making collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $22.89 - $24.74 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.
Benefits: 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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our 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. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
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 complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) 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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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Morristown, TN |
| Industry | Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing |
| Salary | $22.89–$24.74 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us |
About Company
The small soap and candle business that William Colgate began in New York City early in the 19th century is now, more than 200 years later, a truly global company serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Throughout this history, Colgate people and Colgate values have been at the heart of our success.
Today, Colgate focuses on four core businesses Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate now sells its products in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Skills
- Animal Nutritionunmatched
- Computer Terminalsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Distribution Warehousingunmatched
- Diversityunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Environmental Complianceunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Home Careunmatched
- Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Reviewsunmatched
- Personal Careunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Product Managementunmatched
- Production Planningunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- SAPunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Shipping/Receivingunmatched
- Skin Careunmatched
- Statistical Samplingunmatched
- Talent Managementunmatched
- Warehouse Coordinationunmatched
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