Making Technician, 3rd Shift Sanford, ME
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Job Location:
Sanford, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Safety - Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while handling materials and operating equipment.
Quality - Ensure all quality systems (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and all cleaning and sanitization (C&S) processes.
Productivity Ensure completion of each batch within its cycle time. Minimize downtime changeover time material waste and scrap.
Leadership Promote teamwork to achieve all goals for the Process Area and the factory. Take initiative to identify issues and offer continuous improvement actions in safety quality and productivity.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety Understands and is accountable for full compliance with Minimum Safe Behaviors and other safety requirements. Specific examples include ergonomics personal protective equipment and powered lift operation.
Environment requires following all procedures for waste handling disposal spill control and water minimization.
Quality - Understands and is accountable for following all Quality Good Manufacturing Processes and Micro C&S Guidelines standards and guidelines. Responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures during all activities. This includes documenting every weight batch number mixture addition and equipment C&S with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines. This also includes partnership with Quality on GMP improvement projects sampling and root cause analysis. Performs Housekeeping activities as per established protocols.
Productivity Responsible for efficiency of workflow for weighing charging and cleaning activities throughout the Make Area during the shift. Minimizes downtime to reduce batch cycle time. Completes batch changeovers quickly and prepares for the next incoming shift. Meets business needs by flexing scheduled work hours or contributing additional work hours when needed.
Leadership Responsible for Factory Performance & Reliability work such as visual workplace organization and housekeeping. Works with other employees and management on continuous improvement projects and process design.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Attention to detail with the ability to follow all procedures and neatly document tasks with precision.
Accuracy to maintain inventories of each material with batch control using math skills.
Mechanical skills to set up operate and clean equipment with a focus on safety.
Computer skills to operate controls (such as Programmable Logic Controller scale interface handheld scanner.
SAP computer transactions computer email) with skill as trained.
Leadership to take initiative for continuous improvement and act according to Managing With Respect principles.
Teamwork to work closely with others to achieve shared goals.
Communication skills with ability to understand and assess team production performance via visual written and verbal communications.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Vocational or Technical degree preferred
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
1-2 years work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Read write speak and understand English.
Able to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation.
Work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with or without accommodation.
Meet shift requirements with excellent attendance.
Work mandatory overtime including weekend work when needed.
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
Self-directed with strong results-oriented attitude.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand walk bend climb crawl and work in confined spaces and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid
Ability to use hazardous materials
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. on continual basis
Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead
Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift intermittently for up to twelve hours per day
Walk unlimited distances each day.
Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps multiple times a day up to 8.5 levels - carrying tool bag materials or other supplies that weigh 25 lbs on average
Occasionally climb ladders or ledges with tie-off equipment when required
Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees
Wear required personal protective equipment including hearing eye foot and dust protection.
Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust
Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
About Company
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