Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Operations Assistant 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. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. If you're interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply for our Operations Assistant position for our Emporia, Kansas manufacturing facility. What we offer: Advancement opportunities to Operations Technician role. 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available. $1 shift differential for off shifts. Bonus program with 8% target payout. Great work environment with climate regulated zones. Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1. Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost. 15 Days of Paid Vacation. Paid Parental Leave. Paid Holidays. Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match. Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year. Employee Assistance Program. Access to discounted company products. Responsibilities: Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), American Institue of Baking (AIB), Micro Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and safety standards and guidelines. Assist with startup, changeovers, and line shut down of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility. Performs housekeeping activities as per master sanitation schedule, and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments as required to meet all GMP's, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and AIB requirements. Responsible to support line operations during lunches, breaks and coverage for open positions. Responsible for finished goods preparation and inspection, including top cap placement, inspection checklist, legible date codes, and quality of bag seals. Production line waste removal and disposal according to standard operating procedures (SOP). Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of equipment throughout the production areas during operation. Trained in lock out tag out (LOTO), chemical handling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc. Understand and comply with Hill's policies, safety standards, GMP's and food safety. Identify and report food safety issues to management. Responsible for managing dump back/regrind/reblend product movement. Supports packaging lines with staging of resources needed based on the production schedule, including hand stacking of all bag sizes. Attends the Shift Transition Meeting to understand the current shift production schedule. Contribution of additional work hours when needed to meet business demands.