Job Title:  Process Support Technician

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166142 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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: $27.00 - $28.00/ hour USD 
Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

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  position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility. 

What we offer:

• $27 - 28 /hr starting rate.
• Merit increase every year based on performance
• Advancement Opportunities 
• 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available
• $1 shift differential for off shifts
• Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounted Company products
• Non-smoking facility

The Process Support Employee (Operations Technician) is responsible for the effective operation, repair and changeovers of production equipment.  The primary accountabilities of the role include safety compliance, daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operations Technician works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels, tablets and/or by manual means.
• Unloads ingredients and packaging materials.  Interacts with auto-guided vehicles (AGV) and automated robots (AMRs) for putaway and staging of items for end use.    
• Monitors quality sampling when taken by a cobot or robot.  Where sampling is not automated, take samples manually and documents as required.  Reacts appropriately to ensure Quality compliance of product. 
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, completes autonomous maintenance activities and performs simple repairs on production equipment.
• Performs Sanitation activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement.
• Works with other employees on continuous improvement projects and process design.
• Understands and complies with Hill’s policies, Safety standards, Good Manufacturing  Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety.
• Identifies, reports, and seeks resolution for issues around Food Safety, Quality, Safety, etc.
• Fosters an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.

Required Education/ Experience Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills-  Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer/ various computer systems 
• Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
• Self-directed with a strong results-oriented attitude

Preferred Education/ Experience Qualifications:

• Technical college/vocational school certificate or Associates degree in Manufacturing-related area 
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Food safety experience
• Ability to drive a forklift
• Experience with SAP
• Manufacturing and/or military experience

The Company and our Hill's Tonganoxie Plant maintains a smoke-and tobacco-free facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is permitted in any part of the building, facility or in vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company.

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, colour, 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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