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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:  Manufacturing Team Member

Travel Required?:  No Travel
Date:  5 Dec 2024

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #163808 - Villawood, New South Wales, Australia

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.

 

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Colgate-Palmolive Villawood Home Care manufacturing team on afternoon shift (3pm - 11pm).


The Manufacturing Team Member (MTM) is responsible for working in a team to successfully accomplish business objectives: 

 

  • Producing a range of Colgate products including Liquid Home Care and Fabric Conditioners 
  • Working safely according to Villawood principles and guidelines 
  • Identifying opportunities for Continuous Improvement 
  • Solving problems in the manufacturing environment 
  • Working in a team to achieve production targets 
  • Ensuring product meets all quality specifications 
  • Maintaining environmental standards in regard to the manufacture of Colgate product 

 

Essential Skills: 

  • Experience as a Machine Operator in FMCG
  • Ability to work in a technically advanced / automated manufacturing environment 
  • Problem solving and ability to respond efficiently to production breakdowns 
  • Communication (written and verbal) 
  • Ability to record and analyse basic production data 
  • Basic computer skills (Windows/Google applications) 
  • Teamwork/relationship building/collaboration skills 

 

Personal attributes required: 

  • Will be fully committed to achieving the company’s business goals 
  • Have a high regard for their own safety and safety of others 
  • Are capable of accepting responsibility 
  • Are team players 
  • Are flexible to work shift work, as required 
  • Are hard working, innovative, dedicated, flexible and self motivated 
  • Interact and communicate well both individually and as members of a team 
  • Are willing to become well trained and technically proficient, learning to perform a variety of tasks 

 

Qualifications & Experience 

  • Forklift License essential  
  • Trade Qualifications are highly regarded 
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment/similar industry highly regarded


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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