Job Title:  Operating Technician 2/3 - LM

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159876 - Cambridge, Ohio, 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!
 

Scope of Responsibility:

The Liquid Making Operator Technician Level 2/3 will have the responsibility in the production of LDL, Fabric Care and Cleaners making operations. The operator technician 2/3 demonstrates leadership skills, taking on additional responsibilities within the team to achieve factory business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection.

The primary accountabilities of the role include daily Liquid Making Operation, Liquid Making Laboratory testing, Liquid Making Utilities, quality procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping responsibilities, meeting facilitation, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.

The Liquid Making Operator will be required to pass a hazmat physical and respirator fit test. Hazmat, PSM, Confined Space, Boiler, and DOT training is required.

The Operator Technician 2/3 works within a structure that requires considerable leadership, ownership and interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

Core Responsibilities:                                                              

•  Primary responsibility may include but not limited to the Operation, Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Troubleshooting and Changeover of chemical process equipment. The understanding and use of WonderWare computer operating system for process control, adjustment, data trending, and troubleshooting in relationship to Liquid Making equipment.

• Knowledgeable chemical properties and their relationship to the manufacturing process and equipment. Supports the plant engineering team in design and experimental manufacturing product and processes in determining equipment capabilities and formulation. 

• Responsibilities for equipment identified in Liquid Making and Liquid Making Laboratory.  Responsibilities include strong computer skills and understanding of computer controlled operation.   Facilitate a review of operating information with team members. Identifies area equipment improvement opportunities based on trends and data and supports area leaders in developing action plans to address opportunities.

• Responsibilities for a level 2/3 technician supporting transportation and logistics requires strong communications skills, daily interaction with in-house transportation partners, suppliers, Annex, operating teams and support functions. 

• Responsibilities for a level 2/3 technician in the chemical process area require strong communication skills, daily interaction with contactors, transportation partners, operating teams and support functions. Strong mechanical and technical background, troubleshooting and computer skills with an understanding of SAP, SDS and Bill of Lading Systems. Identifies area process improvement opportunities based on data and supports area leaders in developing action plans to address opportunities.

• Assist maintenance, engineering team, contractors and operating team members in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on production equipment. Takes initiative to participate and support implementation of continuous learning opportunities. Seeks and shares knowledge in the work team to further develop skills of team members and self. Understands how to access EAM to issue a work request notification. Has responsibility for the PM star point role, working with the Area Leader, Focus Resource and Maintenance Planner to prioritize activities on scheduled PMs. 

•  Confirms availability of raw materials needed for current and next scheduled production run. Coordinates with others on the operating, planning and logistic team to ensure availability of materials. Effective communication between liquid making and finishing line to ensure liquid availability. 

• Understands and adheres to Colgate Quality, GMP and Micro (Cleaning and Sanitization) standards and guidelines.  Daily responsibilities for performing quality sampling may include but not limited to, accurate completion of daily shift production lot numbers, visual checks, area cleaning checklist and pulling analytical samples as required. 

•  Understands and adheres to EHS requirements for the facility. Adheres to Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSB’S), wears personal protective equipment (PPE) where required. Supports accident investigation and forward actions identified. Addresses behaviors of team members as needed. Chemical process area has responsibility for the EHS star point role and participation in monthly safety team meetings. Required to be DOT, Haz Mat, and Boiler trained.

• The Operator Technician Level 2/3 should have training of the site's PSM (Process Safety Management) Program and with evacuation procedures.

• The Operator Technician Level 2/3 working in Liquid Making is responsible to operate the PSM covered processes in accordance with site policy and procedures. 

• Will be required to pass a hazmat physical and respirator fit test.

• The Operator Technician Level 2/3 working in Liquid Making will report deficiencies using the Notification process in SAP EAM, or as necessary using verbal or written communication with Area Leaders or Managers.

• The Operator Technician 2/3 working in Liquid Making will assist engineering during PHA's and will review operating procedures annually or as needed.

• The Operator Technician 2/3 working in Liquid Making should complete a PSM 100 workshop within one calendar year from the hire date or date assigned to work in the area.

• Responsibility for safe operation of forklift in loading and unloading of materials from delivery vehicles and delivery of those materials and supplies to the assigned storage tanks or production areas as needed. Direct responsibility for bulk truck unloading of raw materials. Prepares and loads bulk finished product for shipment to customers. Understands applicable requirements (WMS, BOL, DOT, Haz MAT) to ship and receive materials. 

• Every team member has the responsibility to fully utilize our resources to optimize our productivity, to contribute and meet the needs of our customers, businesses and each other.

• Responsible for (POC) Point of Contact Role for the team.

• Understands the goals of visual workplace (VWP) and performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol. Supports and takes a leadership role in monthly housekeeping assessments. Stays abreast of plant and team’s overall performance via visual, written and verbal communications.

• Facilitates and takes a leadership role in scheduled reviews of team production performance and uses information to drive continuous improvement opportunities. Utilizes and applies continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analysis in identifying opportunities to resolve issues, implementing forward actions to improve results.    

• Demonstrate personal leadership, including demonstration of Colgate-Palmolive Managing with Respect values.

The Individual

Education:

High school degree or equivalent required. Vocational school or technical institute preferred.

 Experience:

Level I or Level II Operator Tech Certification required

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:

• 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.

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