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Colgate-Palmolive · 10 hours ago

Operating Technician 2/3 - BP

Cambridge, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Base Plant Operator Technician Level 2/3 will be responsible for chemical process operations, demonstrating leadership skills, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

BeautyConsumer GoodsHealth CarePersonal Care and Hygiene

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility may include but not limited to the Operation, Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Troubleshooting and changeover of chemical process equipment

The understanding and use of computer operating systems for process control, adjustment, data trending, and troubleshooting in relationship to Base Plant equipment

Knowledgeable chemical properties and their relationship to the manufacturing process and equipment with a strong mechanical background

Responsible for equipment identified in the Base Plant and Base Plant Laboratory

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, strong computer skills, and understanding of computer controlled operation

Facilitate a review of operating information with team members

Identifies area equipment improvement opportunities based on trends and data and supports area leaders in developing action plans to address opportunities

Assist maintenance, engineering team, contractors and operating team members in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on production equipment

Takes initiative to participate and support implementation of continuous learning opportunities

Seeks and shares knowledge in the work team to further develop skills of team members and self

Has responsibility to complete the equipment PMs

Confirms availability of raw materials needed for current and next scheduled production run

Coordinates with others on the operating, planning and logistic team to ensure availability of materials

Understands and adheres to Colgate Quality, GMP and Micro (Cleaning and Sanitization) standards and guidelines

Understands and adheres to EHS requirements for the facility

Adheres to Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSB’S), wears personal protective equipment (PPE) where required

Supports accident investigation and forward actions identified

Addresses behaviors of team members as needed

The Operator Technician Level 2/3 should have training of the site's PSM (Process Safety Management) Program and with evacuation procedures

Base Plant employees are responsible to operate the PSM covered processes in accordance with site policy and procedures

Responsibility for safe operation of forklift and the loading/unloading of materials from tank trucks

Understands the goals of visual workplace (VWP) and performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol

Supports and takes a leadership role in monthly housekeeping assessments

Stays abreast of plant and team’s overall performance via visual, written and verbal communications

Demonstrate personal leadership, including demonstration of Colgate-Palmolive Managing with Respect values

Qualification

Chemical Process OperationsLaboratory TestingEquipment MaintenanceProcess Safety ManagementComputer Operating SystemsLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

High School Degree Or Equivalent Required

Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed

Must be able to stand for 8 - 12 hours per shift

Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, reach for extended periods of time during shift

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to frequently move boxes, totes, bags ranging in weight up to 50 pounds

Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and stairs

The operator technician 2/3 demonstrates leadership skills, taking on additional responsibilities within the team to achieve factory business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection

The Base Plant Operator will be required to pass a hazmat physical and respirator fit test

Hazmat, PSM, Confined Space, Boiler, and DOT training is required

Knowledgeable chemical properties and their relationship to the manufacturing process and equipment with a strong mechanical background

Responsible for equipment identified in the Base Plant and Base Plant Laboratory

Strong computer skills, and understanding of computer controlled operation

Understand and adhere to Colgate Quality, GMP and Micro (Cleaning and Sanitization) standards and guidelines

Understand and adhere to EHS requirements for the facility

The Operator Technician Level 2/3 should have training of the site's PSM (Process Safety Management) Program and with evacuation procedures

Responsibility for safe operation of forklift and the loading/unloading of materials from tank trucks

Demonstrate personal leadership, including demonstration of Colgate-Palmolive Managing with Respect values