Finishing Technician, 2nd Shift (166907)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#166907 - Sanford Maine 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Toms of Maine is seeking a Finishing Technician to fill and package natural personal care products while meeting safety quality and productivity goals. The role supports the Finishing Area through Factory Performance & Reliability program elements such as visual workplace equipment operating maintenance and continuous improvement. The role also supports the facility with cleaning repair groundskeeping and other support as needed. This position requires occasional overtime and weekend work.

Core Responsibilities:

• Safety - Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while you handle materials and operate equipment.

• Quality -Ensure all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and cleaning processes. This includes documenting all batch material label and in-process data with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines. Keep the finishing area and equipment clean and organized at all times.

• Productivity Operate workstation to achieve production targets with minimal waste and downtime. Cross-train to achieve mastery of all work station operations material handling/documentation and equipment set-up/routine maintenance.

• Leadership Work within the team environment in a professional and respectful manner. Attend all meetings promptly and engage in their content. Lead or contribute to Factory Performance & Reliability projects that promote continuous improvement.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience:

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Key Competencies:

• Ability to read write and understand English

• Skill at adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing with consistent accuracy

• Attention to detail and neat documentation

• Ability to lift repeatedly up to 55 lbs

• Ability to operate machinery safely

• Strong attendance record

• To make safety the top priority in every interaction with co-workers equipment and materials

• To understand the quality specifications of each product and ensure they are met at your station

• To follow all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures)

• To willingly work within a team

• To produce units at a rate determined by the line speed maintaining smooth and continuous production flow so as to achieve the daily production goals

• To minimize waste of product and packaging by filling and packing each unit according to the Standard Operating Procedure

• To be flexible to swing to an alternate shift work overtime or work weekends when required

• To communicate with your team leader and fellow team members in a respectful way

• To listen in a non-defensive way when receiving feedback

• To be engaged in training and meetings

• Forklift experience preferred

• Basic computer experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $24.50 - $24.50 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 employees 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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