Packaging Technician I Bowling Green, KY

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Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.


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:

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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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 $24.50 - $28.70 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.