Extruder Operator Hill’s

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. 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.

About the role

The Extruder Operator is responsible and accountable for assuring all formulas are manufactured according to Q&FS specifications and QMP standards in support of the Company’s Quality and Food Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for all resources in the processing area of the plant
• Coordinates all processing area activities in a safe, food-safe, and efficient manner in alignment with shift, area, and plant goals
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• Assesses equipment operating reliability and performs routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
• Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers, or waste performance
• Performs all shift support documentation in a quality manner
• Performs QC tasks such as magnet checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, equipment attributes, all extruder and dryer system process control checks, etc.
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership for product quality: performs all standard quality checks and other quality-related duties
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions, and production inventories
• Responsible for safety, quality, and food safety in their work area
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing
• Working knowledge of food safety practices
• Computer experience
• Knowledge of inventory control principles

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and express ideas with team members
• Knowledge of and compliance with Safety, GMP’s, and environmental procedures and regulations
• Basic computer skills (ability to access, input, and retrieve information)
• Ability to read/write/speak and understand English
• Ability to be flexible regarding work schedules and shift rotations (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to work in a standard manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an environment with a wide range of temperature, variation, and humidity
• Lift and carry 65 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12-hour period
• Push and pull 50 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12-hour period (objects include bags of raw materials and equipment changeovers)
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Work on overhead equipment
• Walk unlimited distances every workday
• Push or pull 800-pound totes on wheels across a cement surface 8 to 24 times for 8 hours
• Work with hands overhead occasionally
• Bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees 100+ times for 8 hours
• Wear dust masks and hearing protection
• Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
• Receive and transmit radio communication
• Perform tasks with vision corrected to a minimum of 20/40 with full peripheral vision for forklift driving
• Ability to perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

Leadership Competencies

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Self-Awareness/Personal Impact
• Analysis / Decision Making

Functional Competencies

• Continuous Improvement
• Managing Production

Cross-Functional Competencies

• EHS and Quality Leadership
• Supply Chain Systems and Analysis
• Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Managing with Respect Competencies

• Communicate Effectively
• Value Unique Contributions
• Promotes Teamwork
• Sets the Example

Working Relationships

• Team members
• Team Leaders, Area Leaders, Operations Manager
• AIB, FDA, USDA, and other external auditing agencies or customers

This position does not supervise.

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel, up to 5%.

Pay

Salary Range: $24.30 – $ USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year)
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws