Operations Unloader

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Orangeburg, South Carolina, 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 position of the Operations Unloader is designed as a monitoring, auditing and inspecting position that ensures compliance to company, regulatory and industry established specifications and procedures.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of physical, chemical and sanitary characteristics of ingredient receipts

• Receive bulk and bagged ingredient material both physically and through ERP system

• Constant evaluation of appearance, chemical, physical and sanitary integrity of all products produced at the facility

• Isolation, segregation and re-evaluation of materials deemed to be non-compliant with regard to established specification

• Both routine and non-routine collection of test data, sending and receiving analytical samples and results as well as process problem solving and troubleshooting

• Technicians must honestly, neatly and completely document their observations so informed decisions regarding quality can be made

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.

• Knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP), Quality Systems, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

 

Competencies:

• Priority Setting

• Planning

• Action Oriented

• Organization Agility

• Other duties as assigned 

 

Other Responsibilities:

• May have to perform special non-routine tasks associated with corporate requests, projects and tests

• Support plant management in a like manner regarding non-routine assignments such as supply inventory and "hold" re-evaluations

• Keep laboratory equipment clean and in proper working order unless repairs are beyond their capacity

• Engaging in activities to help improve efficiency i.e., assisting with set-up of equipment, and start-up tasks in extrusion, batching in mill room

• Able to unload rail and bulk trucks when necessary

• Prepare scrap waste totes

• Taking and recording measurements of ingredient bins 

 

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Standing on a concrete floor; Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, reflective vest and uniform)

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs

• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

 

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education

• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $18.00 to $22.00 USD per hour

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.

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: Employees receive a minimum of 120 hours of vacation leave annually; pro-rated in first year of employment, based on date of hire
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid holiday/floating holidays annually; pro-rated in first year of employmen