Compounding Technician

Career Opportunities:
Compounding Technician (174926)

Requisition  - Burlington, New Jersey, United States

The Colgate-Palmolive Flavor Center is a vital facility that produces and distributes the high-quality flavors essential to Colgate Oral Care products globally. As a Compounding Technician, you will work across operational areas including flavor compounding, shipping, receiving, maintenance, and material management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support safety, quality, sustainability, productivity, and cost efficiency. A strong commitment to safety, quality compliance, data integrity, proactive problem-solving, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, team environment is essential.

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain full accountability for adherence to all safety, EHS, Quality, and GMP standards and guidelines.
• Material Handling: Manage shipping, receiving, and movement of materials to support production requirements.
• Batch Processing: Operate computer-driven batch making processes and utilize SAP to produce, package, and document flavor batches.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all shipping activities remain in full compliance with DOT, IMDG, and IATA regulations.
• Documentation & SOPs: Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain precise documentation for all processes.
• Inventory & Production Planning: Use SAP to confirm in-house material availability and coordinate with planning, warehouse, and receiving teams to manage upstream and downstream workflows.
• Technology & Communication: Leverage Google Workspace, SAP, and Windows applications to coordinate resources, manage material replenishment, and communicate production plans effectively.
• Collaboration: Partner with vendors, customers, and internal departments to support business needs and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in production reviews, continuous learning opportunities, and plant-wide events to drive operational excellence.
• General Support: Perform other duties as assigned to support facility objectives.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year prior experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Technical College or Vocational College certificate in a related field
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication skills
• Experience with SAP and Wonderware applications

• Ability to regularly lift an 18 lb lance in the production area (up to 30 times per hour, ~2 hours total per day)
• Ability to lift and maneuver 50 lb fiber drums to dump crystals/powders into tanks (up to 60 times per day, ~2 hours total per day)
• Ability to grip containers and manually load raw materials into mixing tanks
• Ability to perform tasks requiring overhead reaching or vertical lifting up to 30 cm above shoulder height (up to 30 times per hour)
• Ability to walk and stand on concrete flooring throughout the workday
• Must maintain clear peripheral vision to safely operate a forklift

Salary Range: $28.68 USD per hour

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits include 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. Vacation/PTO and holidays: a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays (vacation days prorated by hire date). Paid sick leave is aligned with role and location per local laws. Details provided upon hire and may be updated per changes in policy or law.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please submit accommodation requests as needed.

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