Colgate Palmolive

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 Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Toms of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills 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 childrens oral health.. Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), American Institue of Baking (AIB), Micro Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and safety standards and guidelines.. + Ability to use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day- required.

operations assistant

No Relocation Assistance Offered # 156152 - Emporia, Kansas, 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 Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Toms of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills 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 childrens 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! **If youre interested in** **work that matters, fueled by passion for pets,** **we invite you to apply for our Operations Assistant position for our** **Emporia, Kansas** **manufacturing facility.** **What we offer:** + $1,500 Hiring Bonus. + Advancement opportunities to Operations Technician role. + 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available. + $1 shift differential for off shifts. + Bonus program with 8% target payout. + Great work environment with climate regulated zones. + 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. **Responsibilities** + Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), American Institue of Baking (AIB), Micro Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and safety standards and guidelines. + Assist with startup, changeovers, and line shut down of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility. + Performs housekeeping activities as per master sanitation schedule, and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments as required to meet all GMPs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and AIB requirements. + Responsible to support line operations during lunches, breaks and coverage for open positions. + Responsible for finished goods preparation and inspection, including top cap placement, inspection checklist, legible date codes, and quality of bag seals. + Production line waste removal and disposal according to standard operating procedures (SOP). + Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of equipment throughout the production areas during operation. Trained in lock out tag out (LOTO), chemical handling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc. + Understand and comply with Hills policies, safety standards, GMP's and food safety. Identify and report food safety issues to management. + Responsible for managing dump back/regrind/reblend product movement. + Supports packaging lines with staging of resources needed based on the production schedule, including hand stacking of all bag sizes. + Attends the Shift Transition Meeting to understand the current shift production schedule. + Contribution of additional work hours when needed to meet business demands. **Requirements:** + High School diploma or equivalent- required. + Able to work an off shift (either 3 PM to 11:30 PM or 11 PM to 7:30 AM) - required. + Able to work weekends - required. + Ability to push totes containing product up to 750 lbs- required. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, repeatedly- required. + Ability to use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day- required. + Ability to walk unlimited distances each day- required. + Able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends - preferred. **Compensation and Benefits** Salary Range $ - $ USD Pay 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 Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) . #LI-[[filter12]]

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