Operations Technician - 2nd Shift

Job #175907 - Sanford, Maine, United States

About the role

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. Tom's of Maine is seeking a Finishing Technician to fill and package natural oral care products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role supports the Finishing Area through Factory Performance & Reliability program elements such as visual workplace, equipment operating maintenance, and continuous improvement. The role also supports the facility with cleaning, repair, groundskeeping, and other support as needed. This position requires occasional overtime and weekend work. This is a second shift position with working hours Monday - Friday from 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Safety - Ensure all EHS requirements (Environmental Health and Safety) are met while you handle materials and operate equipment.
• Quality - Ensure all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and cleaning processes. This includes documenting all batch, material, label, and in-process data with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines. Keep the finishing area and equipment clean and organized at all times.
• Productivity – Operate workstation to achieve production targets with minimal waste and downtime. Cross-train to achieve mastery of all work station operations, material handling/documentation, and equipment set-up/routine maintenance.
• Leadership – Work within the team environment in a professional and respectful manner. Attend all meetings promptly and engage in their content. Lead or contribute to Factory Performance & Reliability projects that promote continuous improvement.