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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. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe 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

Core 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)
• 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)
• Conducts line changeovers for different product or bag size
• Changes carrier screens to accommodate different size product
• Troubleshoots 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

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: 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

Managing Materials and Services: 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $24.50 - $28.70 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.