Operations Technician Day Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #171601 - Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States

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.

Salary Range $22.10 - $26.00

Online Assessment Required For Consideration.

• Monday through Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Scheduled off

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.

• Properly extrude and mix the formulas and fulfill all duties in the absence of either operator.
  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance.
  • Perform 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 is completed.
  • Ensure finished product is properly formed and coated.
  • Ensure equipment is run efficiently and dies set up and 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 clean and neat.
  • 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.

• 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 regarding:
• Food Safety (GMP, HACCP)
• Food Quality (Product and Process)
• Q&FS testing practices and procedures, QMP policies and SPC

• 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…