Compounding Technician

Salary Grade Range: Hourly - Hourly [[filter15]]
Employee Referral: $500.00 US Dollar
No Relocation Assistance Offered

COMPOUNDING TECHNICIAN
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE - BURLINGTON, NJ 
The Colgate-Palmolive Flavor Center produces and ships flavors used in Colgate Oral Care products around the world. In this position, the individual works as a team member in all aspects of the facility including flavor compounding, shipping, receiving , minor maintenance, and computer applications. They work closely with others to achieve our business objectives of safety, quality, sustainability, productivity and cost. Accountabilities of the job also include safety and quality compliance, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving, continuous improvement, and communication as part of the work team. 

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding and accountability for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements.
• Understanding and accountability for following all Quality and GMP standards and guidelines.
• Material handling for shipping, receiving and production.
• Production and packaging of flavor batches through interaction with computer driven batch making processes and SAP driven material management.
• Adherence to shipping regulations requirements (DOT, IMDG, IATA).
• Following SOPs and accurately maintaining all documentation.
• Utilizing SAP to confirm in-house availability of materials for production and order fulfillment.
• Know and understand the planned schedule to coordinate the upstream and downstream processes by working with others in planning, warehouse, receiving and vendor representatives.
• Leverage Google Tools and Windows applications to work with others in receiving, shipping, material replenishment.
• Active participation in continuous learning opportunities, production reviews and other plant-wide events.
• Leverage SAP tools for Customer Orders, Production Plans and Material Orders.
• Manage and coordinate resources and communicate plans through Google Tools and SAP.
• Communicate with customers and vendors to support the business needs.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year prior experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Do you have strong computer skills in the following applications MS Office and Google Tools?
• Practical experience with attention to detail, initiative, and managing multiple priorities.
• Practical experience in problem solving, decision making, and effective communication.
• Are you able to perform the essential physical functions of this position as they have been described in the job description either with or without an accommodation?

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Technical College or Vocational College certificate in a related field.
• Experience with SAP and Wonderware applications.
• Physical Requirements:
• Lift 18 lb lance in production area up to 30 times per hour for a cumulative 2 hours per day.
• Lift and dump crystal / powders from a 50 lb fiber drum to a tank up to 60 times a day for cumulative 2 hours per day.
• Ability to dump raw materials into a tank requiring gripping of the container.
• Ability to occasionally work with a vertical lifting range of 30 cm above shoulder or reach limit, up to 30 times per hour.
• Ability to walk unlimited distances each workday on concrete floors.
• Must have peripheral vision for forklift driving.

 

Key Competencies:

• Team Building/Relationship Building – The candidate must be able to maintain a good relationship with all technicians and personnel within the facility.
• Results Oriented – Works with a sense of urgency, and persistence to deliver schedule accuracy and meet customer needs.
• Business/Global Perspective – Understands how Burlington and their roles impact Colgate at large;
• Consumer/Customer Focused – Knows how this role impacts Burlington customers. Champions the urgent needs of our customers with suppliers, and with the facility. Seeks to maximize customer service at the most efficient cost;
• Planning/Priority Setting – Develops plans to support the Burlington needs and the customer needs. Proactively identifies any issues that will impact the facility’s ability to produce the expected products due to a lack of materials;
• Communication – The candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Computer Literacy – The candidate must have or be able to obtain computer skills including the use of SAP/R3, MS Office, and Google tools needed to perform the role;

 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $27.71 - $37.96 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 people—developing 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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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