Operations Technician Orangeburg, SC

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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.


SALARY RANGE $22.10 - $26.00

ONLINE ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.

NIGHT SHIFT POSITION HOURS:

Monday through Wednesday 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Thursday - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday Saturday Sunday - Scheduled off



TRAINING PERIOD

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A TRAINING PERIOD OF UP TO 90 DAYS ON DAY SHIFT



Purpose of Role

The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Production Operators must ensure safety efficiency operational conformance product quality and continuous improvement. Production Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

Properly extrude and mix the formulas and fulfill all their duties in the absence of either operator. Properly operate the extruders dryers mixer receiving and coating application system and other related.

Adjust equipment as necessary to ensure a quality product is produced.

Properly lubricate equipment to ensure guaranteed life of all parts.

Practice the Lock-Out Tag-Out program when doing maintenance and/or repair.

Maintains accurate records of QC checks production numbers or waste performance

Performs QC tasks such as metal checks inspection of date codes item numbers dump logs etc.

Ensure finished product meets all quality standards and run documentation completed.

Ensure finished product is properly formed and coated.

Ensure equipment is run efficiently and dies set up and are ready for the next run.

All other duties as assigned.

Ingredients

Assure quality ingredients are being extruded.

Collect samples for Quality Assurance as required.

Check product density as needed.

Perform analysis for fat moisture and protein as needed.

Continually check product size shape and color.

Ensure the formulated amount of fat acid and dry coating is being properly applied.

Ensure the finished product bins are cleaned between product runs.

Safety of all employees and equipment.

Keep all equipment in a safe operating condition.

Practice safety Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures.

Keep area in a clean and neat manner.

Be aware of and follow all plant safety rules. (Wear bump hats ear protection no rings etc.).

Wear dust mask when weighing and dumping hand-add ingredients.

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

Team player

Action oriented

High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving.

Good math reading writing skills and ability to set bin strategies.

Strong communication skills

Continuous self-development

Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space

Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net bump cap ear plugs safety shoes and uniform)

Bending stooping twist turn standing for extended time periods reaching climbing stairs and lifting up to 55 lbs.

Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold dust dirt and chemicals

Knowledge of local federal and industry regulations with regards to:

Food Safety (GMP HACCP)

Food Quality (Product and Process)

Q&FS testing practices and procedures QMP policies and SPC

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:

Be 18 years of age or older

Have a High school diploma or GED

Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Working knowledge of Safety Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures

Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute to that plan

Ability to communicate to managers and team members any production quality/food safety or other business critical information vital to operations and customer service

Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines

2 years of work experience within manufacturing or a technical and/or trade discipline

Working Knowledge of food safety GMP GHOP HACCP SPC

Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

Knowledge of inventory control principles

Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification

Experience with JD Edwards and SAP


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $22.10 - $26.00 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.