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Tom's of Maine · 1 day ago

Making Technician, 1st Shift

Sanford, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$24.35/hr - $24.35/hr

1+ years exp

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Tom's of Maine is seeking a Making Technician to execute the manufacturing of natural toothpaste products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while you handle materials and operate equipment

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. Keeping the Making Area and equipment clean and organized at all times is critical

Operate Making Area equipment to achieve production targets with minimal waste and downtime. Cross-train to achieve mastery of all making system operations, material handling/documentation, and equipment set-up/routine maintenance

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

Execute the manufacture of batches of toothpaste in adherence to production schedule, batch instructions and other applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Handle and weigh raw materials to be used in toothpaste manufacturing, with expert-level accuracy and attention to detail

Clean and sanitize Making Area, specifically equipment and tools

Accurately manage all documentation associated with toothpaste batches in accordance with Quality and GMP standards

Operate fork trucks and other equipment to transport raw materials, in-progress and finished goods

Navigate SAP and other computerized Making Area programming/system transactions

Apply Lock Out/Tag Out procedures as needed

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceCurrent Good Manufacturing PracticesStandard Operating ProceduresFork truck operationSAP navigationMathematical calculationsSafety awarenessAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Consistent accuracy with mathematical calculations

Ability to lift repeatedly up to 55 lbs

Ability to operate machinery safely

Understand the quality specifications of each product and ensure they are met

Follow all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures)

To produce units at a rate determined by the line speed, maintaining smooth and continuous production flow with minimal waste in support of daily production goals