Quality Technician - Can Lab
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Location
Topeka, KS | United States
Job description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 158419 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
The Quality Can Lab Technician is responsible for the execution of Food Safety and Product Quality systems related to the manufacture of low acid canned foods. Re gulatory Compliance: Perform FDA mandated checks inclusive of seam tear downs to meet desired specifications and performs net weight risk analysis for compliance to Weights and Measures standards. Product Conformance: Monitors the manufacture of product in process to assure all applicable quality standards are met. Notification System: Document product holds in the SAP / ETQ Notification System. Documentation: Distributes the documentation used during the manufacturing process.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for placing any product produced or packaged on hold when it does not meet Hill’s quality specifications using the SAP / ETQ Notification System
Monitor in process quality checks inclusive of proximate analysis, and product aesthetics
Perform required can seam tear downs per FDA guidelines to meet desired specifications
Troubleshooting of equipment and / or processes when needed, e.g. NIR, Metal Detector, X-Ray, PECO, Tap Tone, Can Coolers, vision system, etc.
Subject matter expert on food safety in low acid canned foods. Support operations on investigations for foreign material events and other quality focused events capturing necessary information and documentation.
Check and monitor schedule to determine needed paperwork and / or requirements for shift and then coordinate accordingly
Adjust x-ray machine, metal detector and/or other HACCP / oPRP points based on documented procedures
Take necessary composites and paperwork to main lab for analysis
Other support activities as required
Education/Experience Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor´s Degree
Microsoft Office, Google Productivity, SAP, and/or other computer software
Strong math skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Willing and able to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly
Willing and able to adhere to all safety and EHS standards, and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment
1 year minimum of manufacturing, military, or relevant experience
Willing to work Monday through Friday on 2rd shift (3 PM - 11PM)
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in science, business management, or technical field
Key operational knowledge of Hill’s product and operations
Google Productivity and/or other computer software
SAP transactional knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Colgate Quality standards and Systems
HACCP Certification
PCQI Certification
BPCS Certification
Analytical Experience
Expected Areas of Skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Clear and effective communication
Knowledge of Auditing
Ability to quickly learn and utilize computer applications, i.e. Google applications, and SAP
Quick decision making, detail oriented and have a sense of urgency while troubleshooting.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $48,000 - $66,000 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
- Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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. Please contact
[email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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