No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #164817 - Emporia, Kansas, 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.
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Advancement opportunities to Operations Technician role.
- 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available.
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$1 shift differential for off shifts.
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Bonus program with 8% target payout.
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Great work environment with climate regulated zones.
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Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1.
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Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost.
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15 Days of Paid Vacation.
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Paid Parental Leave.
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Paid Holidays.
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Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match.
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Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Access to discounted company products.
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Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), American Institue of Baking (AIB), Micro Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and safety standards and guidelines.
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Assist with startup, changeovers, and line shut down of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility.
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Performs housekeeping activities as per master sanitation schedule, and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments as required to meet all GMP’s, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and AIB requirements.
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Responsible to support line operations during lunches, breaks and coverage for open positions.
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Responsible for finished goods preparation and inspection, including top cap placement, inspection checklist, legible date codes, and quality of bag seals.
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Production line waste removal and disposal according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
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Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of equipment throughout the production areas during operation. Trained in lock out tag out (LOTO), chemical handling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.
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Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, GMP's and food safety. Identify and report food safety issues to management.
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Responsible for managing dump back/regrind/reblend product movement.
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Supports packaging lines with staging of resources needed based on the production schedule, including hand stacking of all bag sizes.
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Attends the Shift Transition Meeting to understand the current shift production schedule.
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Contribution of additional work hours when needed to meet business demands.
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High School diploma or equivalent- required.
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Able to work an off shift (either 3 PM to 11:30 PM or 11 PM to 7:30 AM) - required.
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Able to work weekends - required.
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Ability to push totes containing product up to 750 lbs- required.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, repeatedly- required.
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Ability to use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day- required.
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Ability to walk unlimited distances each day- required.
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Able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends - preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $23.50 - $ 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.
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