Making Technician, 1st Shift

Colgate•Sanford, ME

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Tom's of Maine is seeking a Making Technician to manufacture natural oral care products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role supports the Making Area through Factory Performance & Reliability program elements such as visual workplace, equipment operating maintenance, and continuous improvement. This is a 1st Shift position with working hours of 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with occasional pre-scheduled overtime work as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate large-scale Mixing equipment to achieve production targets with minimal waste and downtime.
Build batch pallets and maintain efficiency of workflow via weighing, charging and cleaning activities throughout the Making Area during shift.
Support efforts to minimize downtime and reduce Batch Cycle Time (BCT).
Fully own In-Progress product within Making Area and enable for transition to Finishing Area
Execute Cleaning & Sanitization of Making Area equipment, including lines, pumps, vessels and small parts
Execute documentation in accordance with GMP standards
Complete batch changeovers quickly and prepare Area for incoming shift.
Cross-train to achieve mastery of all area operations, material handling/documentation, and equipment set-up/routine maintenance.
Ensure all EHS requirements (Environmental 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, and keeping the Making Area and equipment clean and organized at all times.
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.