Packaging Operator - Colgate-Palmolive : Job Details

No Relocation Assistance Offered\# 162640 - Washington Court House, Ohio, United States**Who We Are**Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Careand Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!**2nd Shift****The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished products are packaged according to proper specifications and standards.****Key Responsibilities:**+ **Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on formulation and packaging capability and within established finished product specifications for each formula.**+ **Perform packaging evaluation checks as required, and maintain accurate documentation as defined by site requirements.**+ **Perform packaging equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance activities as required to assure finished packages are in compliance with specifications and standards.**+ **Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lockout/tag out and confined space entry when required**+ **Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals**+ **Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, quality management processes, and site safety programs to ensure that all standards are met.**+ **Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity**+ **Other duties and responsibilities as assigned****Physical/Environmental Requirements:**+ **Standing on a concrete floor**+ **Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space**+ **Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)**+ **Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, 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****Minimum Qualifications:**+ **Be 18 years of age or older**+ **Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education**+ **Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules****Preferred Qualifications:**+ **3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines**+ **2 years of work experience within manufacturing**+ **Computer experience**+ **Knowledge of inventory control principles****Compensation and Benefits**Salary Range $17.85 - $21.00 USDPay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:+ Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.+ Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements+ Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually+ Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually+ Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year+ Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)**Our Commitment to Sustainability**With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**Achieving our purpose starts with our people - ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve -and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.**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.Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject Accommodation Request should you require accommodation.For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here ( .\#LI-[[filter12]]