Operations Associate - Warehouse Night Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#168647 - Morristown Tennessee 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.

The Operations Associate is responsible for material handling warehousing quality checks and assisting Operations Technicians with the preparation and execution of startup changeovers operations and line clearance. The key role of position is to ensure all material is supplied and taken to and from production areas.

This position will have primary responsibility for executing the coordination of production materials safety compliance data collection quality samples maintaining 5S Visual Workplace inventory (raw materials packaging materials and finished goods) cycle counts and overall production support. The Operations Associate works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support function.

Responsibilities include:

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance of all Quality EOHS and FP&R guidelines; as well as external regulatory requirements

• Unload and inspects samples and test inbound trailers according to SOPs

• Transfer materials and supplies to storage processing and finishing areas as needed using required equipment

• Confirm in-house availability of raw and packing materials for current and next runs understanding schedule and demand plans

• Coordinate with upstream and downstream processes by working with others in planning warehouse receiving and vendor representatives to ensure availability of materials

• Prepares and loads finished product for shipping using SAP and working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

• Complete all appropriate SAP Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Forklift Terminals/RF transactions for receiving transferring and shipping of materials and finished product

• Performs cycle counts and inventories

• Completes daily check sheet for forklift safety and maintenance

• Changes out forklift batteries daily for recharging using overhead crane

• Performs safety check of pallet stacking at end of shift and reports and resolves any issues

• Assists with startup line clearance and operations of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility

• Complete daily housekeeping activities and perform assessments as required to meet all GMPs and FDA requirements

• Removes and disposes of production line waste according to Standard Operating Procedures

• Assist with loading scrap trailers for disposal or recycle

• Other job functions that may be assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing / warehousing environment

• Proficient with computers software and data processing

• Must be able to work any shift weekends and mandatory overtime as needed

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly for extended periods of time

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders bend to 90 degrees repeatedly

• Demonstrated competency of Attention to Detail Work Standards Initiative and Managing Work

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability and experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles

• GMP and/or consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus

• Demonstrated competency in problem solving/decision making effective communication results oriented and job fit

• WMS/SAP experience

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $20.43 - $23.49 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 Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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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