Operations Technician - Full-time / Part-time

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Operations Technician.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a $2.3 Billion, global division of Colgate-Palmolive Company and the maker of Prescription Diet, Science Diet, Ideal Balance and Healthy Advantage brand pet food. Our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationship between people and their pets by providing the best, leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals worldwide. Our company is a globally recognized Best Place to Work.

Location: Topeka, Kansas, United States

No Relocation Assistance Offered

We invite applicants to the position of Operations Technician for the Topeka, Kansas manufacturing facility.

The Operations Technician is responsible for the effective operation, repair and changeovers of production equipment. This position will work with others to achieve factory business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection. 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.

Responsibilities for this position include:

- Operates, monitors, and performs changeovers and maintenance of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels and/or by manual means.

- Develops and maintains production schedules to ensure production systems are managed in an effective, reliable and efficient manner.

- Unloads materials and supplies from delivery vehicles and delivers those materials and supplies to storage and production areas as needed.

- Performs quality sampling and statistical process control activities both manually and through computer keyboard throughout the manufacturing process.

- Troubleshoots and performs repairs and other maintenance on production equipment, supported by maintenance personnel as needed.

- Prepares and loads finished product for shipping using SAP software system and working with local warehouse and distribution network employees.

- Operates forklift, robotic palletizer, stretch wrapper & other warehousing equipment.

- Performs Housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement.

- Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EOHS requirements.

- Understands and is accountable for following all Quality, GMP, AIB and Micro [C&S Guidelines] standards and guidelines.

- Works with other employees and management on continuous improvement projects and process design.

- Meets business needs by flexing scheduled work hours or contributing additional work hours when needed.

Basic Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends.

- Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

- Willing and able to adhere to all safety and EOHS standards, and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment.

- 1 year minimum manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Technical college/vocational school certificate or Associates degree in Manufacturing-related area preferred.

- Experience troubleshooting and repairing technical issues.

- Food safety experience.

- Fork Lift experience.

- Experience with SAP.

- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer/computer systems.

- Tolerance for food processing smells and a dusty, non-climate controlled work environment.

- Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.

- Self-directed with strong results-oriented attitude.

- Ability to clearly and effectively express ideas.

Hill's offers all employees:

- Highly competitive pay

- Great employee, domestic partner, and family benefits that start the first day of employment (medical/dental/vision)

- Short-term and long-term disability

- Life Insurance

- Retirement Income Program/ Savings & Investment Plan with company contributions and matching

- Healthcare and dependent care reimbursement accounts

- Annual tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

- 14 paid holidays

- Annual paid vacation

- Discounts on pet insurance

- On-going training

- Opportunities for advancement

- Highly professional, ethical, drug free environment

 In addition, Hill's Operations Technician employees receive:

- Potential to earn quarterly bonus based on achievement of Plant goals

- Allowance for uniforms and steel-toed shoes

- Allowance for prescription safety glasses

- Company store offering low-cost Colgate-Palmolive and Hill's products

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply to work with us using this online application. Attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process.

Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.