Operations Associate

Operations Associate, 2nd Shift

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006, we made our mark making natural products like toothpaste and deodorant. But what is most important to us? We work to make positive change by doing good and you'll see that focus in our products, our partnerships, and our people. We strive to make products that are good for us and good for the planet. We are experts at combining scientific know-how with naturally derived and sourced ingredients to make products that really work. We donate 10% of our profits to nonprofits addressing issues facing our health, our environment and our kids. Our employees are encouraged to use 5% of their paid time volunteering in their local community. And as a Certified B corporation we are held to the highest social and environmental standards. So you know if we say something is important, we're doing something about it. A career at Tom's is one that encourages teamwork, flexibility, and big ideas that help us do better. As a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, we offer great opportunities for people looking for global experience through work that is challenging and always rewarding.

The operations associates will assist operations technicians with the preparation and execution of startup, changeovers, operations, and line shutdown. Also can support material handling, warehousing, and quality checks.

This position will have primary responsibility for executing the coordination of production materials, safety compliance, data collection, quality checks, maintaining 5S visual workplace, inventory (packaging materials and finished goods), and overall production support. The operations associate works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

This is a 2nd shift position with regular working hours Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with occasional overtime on Saturdays.

Responsibilities include:

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EOHS requirements; understands and is accountable for following: all quality, GMP, and cleaning standards and guidelines;
• Inspects and samples inbound trailers, packaging materials, and products according to SOPS;
• Loads and unloads materials, parts and finished products manually or by mechanized means;
• Transfers and stores finished and materials throughout the plant and warehouse using forklift equipment;
• Complete all appropriate SAP and RF transactions for receiving, transferring and shipping of materials and finished products;
• Utilizes SAP to confirm material movements and reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved;
• Delivers production items to designate work areas for processing;
• Stacks processed items in the warehouse;
• Delivers processed units to storage or for the next stage of processing;
• Completes daily check sheet for forklift safety and maintenance;
• Performs cycle counts and inventories;
• Performs safety check of pallet stacking at end of shift and reports and resolves any issues;
• Packs products in containers;
• Assists with startup, changeovers, and operations of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility;
• Performs daily housekeeping activities and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments as required to meet all GMPs and FDA requirements;
• Assists with finished goods preparation and inspection;
• Removes and disposes of production line waste according to standard operating procedures; and
• Other job functions that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly for extended periods of time;
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly;
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed;
• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing;
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; and
• Demonstrated competency of attention to detail, work standards, initiative and managing work.

Preferred:

• GMP and/or consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus;
• Previous manufacturing work team experience preferred;
• Demonstrated competency in problem-solving/decision making, effective communication, results-oriented, and job fit.

Compensation and benefits: salary range $21.00 - $21.00 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 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.