Process Support Technician - 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30 pm) (Tonganoxie, KS, US)

Colgate-Palmolive Company•Tonganoxie, KS

35d•$27 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility. What we offer: $27 - 28 /hr starting rate. Merit increase every year based on performance Advancement Opportunities 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available $1 shift differential for off shifts Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1 Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost 15 Days of Paid Vacation Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year Employee Assistance Program Access to discounted Company products Non-smoking facility The Process Support Employee (Operations Technician) is responsible for the effective operation, repair and changeovers of production equipment. The primary accountabilities of the role include safety compliance, daily production, quality and sanitization procedures, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The Operations Technician works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer/ various computer systems
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
Self-directed with a strong results-oriented attitude

Nice To Haves

Technical college/vocational school certificate or Associates degree in Manufacturing-related area
Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Food safety experience
Ability to drive a forklift
Experience with SAP
Manufacturing and/or military experience

Responsibilities

Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels, tablets and/or by manual means.
Unloads ingredients and packaging materials. Interacts with auto-guided vehicles (AGV) and automated robots (AMRs) for putaway and staging of items for end use.
Monitors quality sampling when taken by a cobot or robot. Where sampling is not automated, take samples manually and documents as required. Reacts appropriately to ensure Quality compliance of product.
Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, completes autonomous maintenance activities and performs simple repairs on production equipment.
Performs Sanitation activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement.
Works with other employees on continuous improvement projects and process design.
Understands and complies with Hill's policies, Safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety.
Identifies, reports, and seeks resolution for issues around Food Safety, Quality, Safety, etc.
Fosters an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.

Benefits

$27 - 28 /hr starting rate.
Merit increase every year based on performance
Advancement Opportunities
8 hr shift schedules with overtime available
$1 shift differential for off shifts
Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
15 Days of Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
Employee Assistance Program
Access to discounted Company products
Non-smoking facility