Making Technician, 3rd Shift - Sanford, ME presso 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.
 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Safety - Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while handling materials and operating equipment.

Quality - Ensure all quality systems (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and all cleaning and sanitization (C&S) processes.

Productivity – Ensure completion of each batch within its cycle time. Minimize downtime, changeover time, material waste, and scrap.

Leadership – Promote teamwork to achieve all goals for the Process Area and the factory. Take initiative to identify issues and offer continuous improvement actions in safety, quality, and productivity.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety – Understands and is accountable for full compliance with Minimum Safe Behaviors and other safety requirements. Specific examples include ergonomics, personal protective equipment, and powered lift operation.

Environment requires following all procedures for waste handling, disposal, spill control, and water minimization.

Quality - Understands and is accountable for following all Quality, Good Manufacturing Processes, and Micro [C&S Guidelines] standards and guidelines. Responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures during all activities. This includes documenting every weight, batch number, mixture addition, and equipment C&S with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines. This also includes partnership with Quality on GMP improvement projects, sampling, and root cause analysis. Performs Housekeeping activities as per established protocols.

Productivity – Responsible for efficiency of workflow for weighing, charging, and cleaning activities throughout the Make Area during the shift. Minimizes downtime to reduce batch cycle time. Completes batch changeovers quickly and prepares for the next incoming shift. Meets business needs by flexing scheduled work hours or contributing additional work hours when needed.

Leadership – Responsible for Factory Performance & Reliability work such as visual workplace organization and housekeeping. Works with other employees and management on continuous improvement projects and process design.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Attention to detail with the ability to follow all procedures, and neatly document tasks with precision.

Accuracy to maintain inventories of each material with batch control using math skills.

Mechanical skills to set up, operate, and clean equipment with a focus on safety.

Computer skills to operate controls (such as Programmable Logic Controller, scale interface, handheld scanner.

SAP computer transactions, computer email) with skill as trained.

Leadership to take initiative for continuous improvement and act according to Managing With Respect principles.

Teamwork to work closely with others to achieve shared goals.

Communication skills with ability to understand and assess team production performance via visual, written, and verbal communications.

 

Technician

High School/GED

Sanford

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Vocational or Technical degree preferred


EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

1-2 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Able to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation.

Work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with or without accommodation.

Meet shift requirements with excellent attendance.

Work mandatory overtime including weekend work when needed.

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.

Self-directed with strong results-oriented attitude.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid

Ability to use hazardous materials

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. on continual basis

Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead

Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day 

Walk unlimited distances each day. 

Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps, multiple times a day, up to 8.5 levels - carrying tool bag, materials, or other supplies that weigh 25 lbs on average

Occasionally climb ladders or ledges, with tie-off equipment when required

 Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees 

 Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot and dust protection.

 Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

 Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection 

 Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $24.50 - $24.50 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.

Maine