Packaging Technician (164552)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164552 - Bowling Green Kentucky 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.

Reports to: Operations Team Leader

Location:

Hills Pet Nutrition

Bowling Green Kentucky

Travel:

n/a

Scope of Responsibility:

To package product according to Hills quality standards and guidelines

Core Responsibilities:

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• Prepares starts up and runs line (requires bending lifting up to 50 lbs repetitive motion in the arms and back standing on feet for a maximum of 12 hours routinely climbing up to 3 flights of stairs of 15 steps each and mental concentration). Objects to be lifted that may weigh 50 pounds include bags of product that must be cut open and reworked. Consequences of not being able to lift these bags include having to scrap the materials rather than being able to use it in the production process which could result in a significant adverse financial impact.

• Communicates with outgoing line person from prior shift to ascertain line status

• Conducts visual and hands on inspection of Packaging machinery and equipment to ensure full functionality prior to starting the line and during line operation

• Operates all sealers for all size bags

• Hand stacks all bag sizes (1-50 lbs bags)

• Conducts line changeovers for different product or bag size

• Changes carrier screens to accommodate different size product

• Troubleshoot minor problems that occur on the line

• Responsible for weighing product (requires lifting up to 50 lbs) measuring kibble size for length of variation and recording the data every half hour on control charts and into the shop floor computer system

• Visually inspects product every half hour for consistency of color shape and product consistency (mixing of product).

• Takes samples of product every half hour by placing in plastic container

• Gathers sample containers at end of shift and delivers to the Lab for second inspection and analyticals and provides empty containers for incoming shift

• Takes EEC (European Economic Community) samples for Salmonella testing according to set guidelines

• Operates Palletizer for bags sized 2 lbs through 40 lbs

• Places protective cardboard covers over pallets before pallets are shrink wrapped

• Operates and maintains Shrink wrap machine and changes out rolls of shrink wrap as needed (requires lifting up to 45 lbs)

• Generates bar code labels utilizing WonderWare computer software and Zebra printers and affixes bar code labels to completed pallets after they come off the Packaging line

• Reconciles reports through Materials Services to ensure finished goods accountability

• Attends team meetings and obtains information from outgoing shift

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work area (requires sweeping mopping sanitizing shoveling and pushing)

• Accountable for meeting or exceeding safety standards according to the published Hills Safety Policy at the Bowling Green plant

• Understand and comply with Hills policies safety standards Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the manufacturing environment.

Must be able to work the assigned shift with additional overtime as needed

Proficient with computers software and data processing

Managing Materials and Services: Managing the supply chain flow of direct materials from the acquisition of raw and packaging material to production of finished goods as well as indirect materials and services for all functions throughout our business.

• Knowledge of materials needed to produce different products.

• Communicates with the Lead Operator and/or other colleagues considering the need for material.

• Arranges internal transport of material

Continuous Improvement: Selecting and applying continuous improvement tools to drive growth profitability and people development.

• Makes use of available continuous improvement tools such as improvement proposals and vertical teams

• Aware of and contribute to the KPIs / objectives of the plant

• Takes initiatives to optimize working activities and machinery (CIR)

• Being able to share knowledge and experience

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $23.50 - $27.75 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.

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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