Quality Technician - Can Lab

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. Regulatory 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