Tom's of Maine · 1 day ago
Making Technician, 1st Shift
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
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
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
Preferred
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
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)
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
Company
Tom's of Maine
Tom's of Maine is a brandname and manufacturer of natural-ingredients-only personal care products. It is a sub-organization of Colgate Palmolive.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-03-22Acquired
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