Salary Grade Range: Hourly -Hourly
No Relocation Assistance Offered
The Operator Technician Level 1 position can have responsibility for the equipment spare parts storeroom, material handling and/or production line operations. All technicians work together with other Cambridge team members to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the Operator Technician Level 1 may include daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, materials movement, parts management, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operator Technician Level 1 works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions. Core Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility on a production line may include but not limited to the Operation, Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Troubleshooting and Changeover of non-automated and automated packaging equipment.
Equipment identified but not limited to the Casemaker, Palletizer, Stretch Wrapper, Print / Apply, Case Turner, Case Sealer, Case Packer, Leak Tester, Spout Inserter and Bottle/Case Conveying will be the primary equipment for an entry level technician assigned to a production line. Understands how to access and enter equipment downtime information into the OPERA system.
Assist maintenance and operating team members in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on production equipment. Takes initiative to participate in continuous learning opportunities. Seeks knowledge of others in the work team to develop skills. Understands how to access EAM (Equipment Asset Management) to issue a work request notification.
Understands and adheres to Colgate Quality, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and Micro (Cleaning and Sanitization) standards and guidelines. Daily responsibility for performing quality sampling, accurately completing daily shift production batch records, visual, finished case/pallet quality checks and area cleaning checklist. Understands how to use a computer to access SAP for bill of materials (BOM) to verify materials used for finished case production and OPERA for entering quality check information.
Responsibility for safe operation of forklift in unloading of materials from delivery vehicles and delivery of those materials and supplies to the assigned storage locations or production lines as needed. Prepares and loads finished product for shipment to customers. Understands how to use a computer to access warehouse management system (WMS) for product loading to delivery vehicle.
Understands how to use a computer to access SAP for inventory control, parts stock overview, goods receipts and maintenance reports. Understands the goals of visual workplace (VWP) and performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol. Supports housekeeping assessments as required. Stays abreast of plant and team's overall performance via visual, written and verbal communications.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (Vocational school or technical institute preferred).
Ability to work 12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
Minimum of 2 years work experience and/or 2 year technical college degree
Ability to adhere to all safety standards and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment
Ability to perform regular housekeeping and maintain general cleanliness in work area
Ability to move bags of raw materials weighing up to 50 lbs
The Operator Technician Level 1 position can have responsibility for the equipment spare parts storeroom, material handling and/or production line operations. All technicians work together with other Cambridge team members to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the Operator Technician Level 1 may include daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, materials movement, parts management, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operator Technician Level 1 works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and 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 (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education programme, please visit www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love program please visit www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom's of Maine please visit www.tomsofmaine.com.
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