Material Handler - Morristown, TN

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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.
 

The Operations Associate is responsible for material handling, warehousing, quality checks and assisting Operations Technicians with the preparation and execution of startup, changeovers, operations, and line clearance.  The key role of position is to ensure all material is supplied and taken to and from production areas. 

 

This position will have primary responsibility for executing the coordination of production materials, safety compliance, data collection, quality samples, maintaining 5S Visual Workplace, inventory (raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods), cycle counts and overall production support. The Operations Associate works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Understands and is accountable for full compliance of all Quality, EOHS and FP&R guidelines; as well as external regulatory requirements

Unload and inspects, samples and test inbound trailers according to SOPs

Transfer materials and supplies to storage, processing and finishing areas as needed using required equipment

Confirm in-house availability of raw and packing materials for current and next runs understanding schedule and demand plans

Coordinate with upstream and downstream processes by working with others in planning, warehouse, receiving and vendor representatives to ensure availability of materials

Prepares and loads finished product for shipping using SAP and working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers 

Complete all appropriate SAP, Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Forklift Terminals/RF transactions for receiving, transferring and shipping of materials and finished product

Performs cycle counts and inventories

Completes daily check sheet for forklift safety and maintenance

Changes out forklift batteries daily for recharging using overhead crane

Performs safety check of pallet stacking at end of shift and reports and resolves any issues

Assists with startup, line clearance, and operations of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility

Complete daily housekeeping activities and perform assessments as required to meet all GMP’s and FDA requirements

Removes and disposes of production line waste according to Standard Operating Procedures

Assist with loading scrap trailers for disposal or recycle

Other job functions that may be assigned

Qualifications

 

Required:

Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing / warehousing environment

Proficient with computers, software, and data processing

Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed

Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly for extended periods of time

Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly

Demonstrated competency of Attention to Detail, Work Standards, Initiative and Managing Work

 

Preferred:

Demonstrated ability and experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles

GMP and/or consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus

Demonstrated competency in problem solving/decision making, effective communication, results oriented, and job fit

WMS/SAP experience


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $20.68 - $23.00 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.