Process Support Technician - Tonganoxie, KS chez Colgate-Palmolive

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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.
 

Starting Pay Rate: $27.00 - $28.00/ hour USD
Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States


Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our  position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility. 

 

What we offer:

$27 - 28 /hr starting rate.

Merit increase every year based on performance

Advancement Opportunities 

8 hr shift schedules with overtime available

$1 shift differential for off shifts

Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1

Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost

15 Days of Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match

Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program

Access to discounted Company products

Non-smoking facility

 

The Process Support Employee (Operations Technician) is responsible for the effective operation, repair and changeovers of production equipment.  The primary accountabilities of the role include safety compliance, daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operations Technician works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels, tablets and/or by manual means.

Unloads ingredients and packaging materials.  Interacts with auto-guided vehicles (AGV) and automated robots (AMRs) for putaway and staging of items for end use.    

Monitors quality sampling when taken by a cobot or robot.  Where sampling is not automated, take samples manually and documents as required.  Reacts appropriately to ensure Quality compliance of product. 

Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, completes autonomous maintenance activities and performs simple repairs on production equipment.

Performs Sanitation activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement.

Works with other employees on continuous improvement projects and process design.

Understands and complies with Hill’s policies, Safety standards, Good Manufacturing  Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety.

Identifies, reports, and seeks resolution for issues around Food Safety, Quality, Safety, etc.

Fosters an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.

Technician

High School/GED

Tonganoxie

Required Education/ Experience Qualifications: 

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills-  Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer/ various computer systems 

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills

Self-directed with a strong results-oriented attitude

 

 

Preferred Education/ Experience Qualifications:

Technical college/vocational school certificate or Associates degree in Manufacturing-related area 

Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

Food safety experience

Ability to drive a forklift

Experience with SAP

Manufacturing and/or military experience

The Company and our Hill's Tonganoxie Plant maintains a smoke-and tobacco-free facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is permitted in any part of the building, facility or in vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ 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.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Kansas