Operating Technician - BP

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?:
No Travel

Posting

Start Date:

12/5/25

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#170799 - Cambridge, Ohio, 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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Base Plant Op Tech Level 2/3 Cambridge

The Base Plant Operator Technician Level 2/3 will have the responsibility in the Chemical Process operations. The operator technician 2/3 demonstrates leadership skills, taking on additional responsibilities within the team to achieve factory business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection.

The primary accountabilities of the role include daily Base Plant operation, Base Plant laboratory testing, Base Plant utilities, quality procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping responsibilities, meeting facilitation, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.

The Base Plant Operator will be required to pass a hazmat physical and respirator fit test. Hazmat, PSM, Confined Space, Boiler, and DOT training is required.

The Operator Technician 2/3 works within a structure that requires considerable leadership, ownership and interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

• Primary responsibility may include but not limited to the Operation, Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Troubleshooting and changeover of chemical process equipment. The understanding and use of computer operating systems for process control, adjustment, data trending, and troubleshooting in relationship to Base Plant equipment.
• Knowledgeable chemical properties and their relationship to the manufacturing process and equipment with a strong mechanical background.
• Responsible for equipment identified in the Base Plant and Base Plant Laboratory. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, strong computer skills, and understanding of computer controlled operation. Facilitate a review of operating information with team members. Identifies area equipment improvement opportunities based on trends and data and supports area leaders in developing action plans to address opportunities.
• Assist maintenance, engineering team, contractors and operating team…