Job Title:  Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165888 - Tonganoxie, 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.
 

Starting Pay Rate for Sophomore: $24.50

Starting Pay Rate for Junior: $27.50

Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

No Relocation

SMART FACTORY!  Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our Intern position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility.     

Our internships are unique in that you will work on a substantial project with one-on-one guidance from one of our many experts in the Global Supply Chain arena! You will have the opportunity to network with other students with the same career interests as you in our program as well as get exposure to senior leaders in our company. And you’ll get paid while you learn! In your downtime, learn how to network and ask our leaders about their experiences to gain greater perspective and learn how you can fit into our family.

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete all assigned projects and tasks.
• Learn the can pet food process flow at the facility.
• Interact with all levels of the facility to complete assigned projects.
• Network and interact with interns at other Hill’s/Colgate locations and participate in any assigned social events.
• Present to Hill’s/Colgate leadership a detailed summary of your project(s) including lessons learned and implications going forward.

Working Relations:

• Operations.
• Engineering.
• Quality

Education Requirement: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any Engineering/ Chemistry major (with a graduation date of December 2025 or later).

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Manufacturing facility experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Solid technical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating within a team. 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ 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.

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