Packaging Technician I - Bowling Green, KY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Bowling Green, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Reports to: Operations Team Leader Location: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Bowling Green, Kentucky Travel: n/a Scope of Responsibility: To package product according to Hill’s quality standards and guidelines

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience in the manufacturing environment.
Must be able to work the assigned shift with additional overtime as needed
Proficient with computers, software, and data processing

Responsibilities

Prepares, starts up and runs line (requires bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive motion in the arms and back, standing on feet for a maximum of 12 hours, routinely climbing up to 3 flights of stairs of 15 steps each, and mental concentration). Objects to be lifted that may weigh 50 pounds include bags of product that must be cut open and reworked. Consequences of not being able to lift these bags include having to scrap the materials rather than being able to use it in the production process which could result in a significant adverse financial impact.
Communicates with outgoing line person from prior shift to ascertain line status
Conducts visual and hands on inspection of Packaging machinery and equipment to ensure full functionality prior to starting the line and during line operation
Operates all sealers for all size bags
Hand stacks all bag sizes (1-50 lbs bags)
Conducts line changeovers for different product or bag size
Changes carrier screens to accommodate different size product
Troubleshoot minor problems that occur on the line
Responsible for weighing product (requires lifting up to 50 lbs), measuring kibble size for length of variation, and recording the data every half hour on control charts and into the shop floor computer system
Visually inspects product every half hour for consistency of color, shape, and product consistency (mixing of product).
Takes samples of product every half hour by placing in plastic container
Gathers sample containers at end of shift and delivers to the Lab for second inspection and analyticals, and provides empty containers for incoming shift
Takes EEC (European Economic Community) samples for Salmonella testing according to set guidelines
Operates Palletizer for bags sized 2 lbs through 40 lbs
Places protective cardboard covers over pallets before pallets are shrink wrapped
Operates and maintains Shrink wrap machine and changes out rolls of shrink wrap as needed (requires lifting up to 45 lbs)
Generates bar code labels utilizing WonderWare computer software and Zebra printers and affixes bar code labels to completed pallets after they come off the Packaging line
Reconciles reports through Materials Services to ensure finished goods accountability
Attends team meetings and obtains information from outgoing shift
Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work area (requires sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, shoveling, and pushing)
Accountable for meeting or exceeding safety standards according to the published Hill’s Safety Policy at the Bowling Green plant
Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety.
Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
Managing the supply chain flow of direct materials from the acquisition of raw and packaging material to production of finished goods, as well as indirect materials and services for all functions throughout our business.
Knowledge of materials needed to produce different products.
Communicates with the Lead Operator and/or other colleagues considering the need for material.
Arranges internal transport of material
Selecting and applying continuous improvement tools to drive growth, profitability and people development.
Makes use of available continuous improvement tools, such as improvement proposals and vertical teams
Aware of and contribute to the KPIs / objectives of the plant
Takes initiatives to optimize working activities and machinery (CIR)
Being able to share knowledge and experience