Job Title:  Quality Technician - Night Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165514 - Richmond, Indiana, 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

The purpose of the job is to perform analytical, physical, and chemical testing as required in the site QA/QC (lab standard) program by completing data analysis of finished product, work-in-process, and raw materials.  The position is important in meeting the objectives established to achieve Key Performance Indicators while fulfilling internal and external regulatory requirements, establishing and implementing testing, as well as inspection procedures.  The role must audit testing results to resolve if product specifications are met and  recommend corrective action as necessary to develop plant quality control manuals. It is responsible for food safety, quality and housekeeping activities in order to meet GMP, FDA, and AIB requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and inspection of raw materials, in-process, and finished product in accordance with the Quality plan and standard operating procedures.  Approve material usage based on test results.

• Completion of PCQI/COA verification.

• All necessary analytical results entered into SAP.

• Ensuring complete and accurate documentation including attaching COA’s for everything in SAP and to google drive.

• Analyzes ingredients and finished product for moisture, fat, protein, ash, and minerals paralleling compliance with official laboratory methods.

• Chemical/solvent preparation and verification prior to use. Ensuring proper labeling of opened chemicals

• Maintain bi-annual analyst qualifications.

• Completion of quarterly AAFCO testing.

• Perform micro sampling using accurate sampling, testing, and preparation procedures. Such as routine peroxide value and free fatty acid. Keep records and documents updated.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and concise laboratory notebooks and records.  Maintain databases for recording test results and communicate results as needed to Plant and Corporate Quality. Analyze intra and inter lab variation (Control Charting, etc.).

• Completion of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly dashboards including tanks checks

• Completion of Lab Investigation Reports within 20 days.

• Connect with third party laboratories regarding testing procedures, data results,result entry and analysis.  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of testing procedures and work with outside suppliers and internal resources to tackle testing issues as they arise.

Basic qualifications:  

• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related field  or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience in analytical laboratory in food, consumer product or pharmaceutical industry

• Ability to work any work schedule, including weekends.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Proven experience in an analytical laboratory.

• Knowledge of quality systems.

• Digital literacy including email, spreadsheet, presentation and database management.

• Good technical, communications, and interpersonal skills. 

• Previous experience using SAP.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Broad Supply Chain perspective

• Knowledge of analytical method validation

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis and work in a standard office environment.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $51,200.00 - $70,000.00 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.

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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.

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