Packaging Operator

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Job Number #170854 – Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States.

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 Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished products are packaged according to proper specifications and standards.

• Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on formulation and packaging capability and within established finished product specifications for each formula.
• Perform packaging evaluation checks as required, and maintain accurate documentation as defined by site requirements.
• Perform packaging equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance activities as required to assure finished packages are in compliance with specifications and standards.
• Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lockout/tag out and confined space entry when required.
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
• Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, quality management processes, and site safety programs to ensure that all standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 25 ft on platforms with rails.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes, such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals.

• 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.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.
• Successful completion of a substance screening and background check.

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.
• Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office and email.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.

Salary Range $17.85 – $21.00 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.

Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee’s hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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