What are the responsibilities and job description for the Making Technician, 1st Shift (173863) position at Colgate-Palmolive?
Requisition ID 173863 - Posted 06/03/2026 - Supply Chain/Manufacturing - United States - Maine - Sanford - Tom's of Maine - No Travel
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173863 - Sanford, Maine, United States
Who We Are
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.
Job Number #173863 - Sanford, Maine, United States
Who We Are
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.
Tom's of Maine is seeking a Making Technician to manufacture natural oral care products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role supports the Making Area through Factory Performance & Reliability program elements such as visual workplace, equipment operating maintenance, and continuous improvement.
This is a 1st Shift position with working hours of 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with occasional pre-scheduled overtime work as needed.
Core Responsibilities:
- Operate large-scale Mixing equipment to achieve production targets with minimal waste and downtime.
- Build batch pallets and maintain efficiency of workflow via weighing, charging and cleaning activities throughout the Making Area during shift.
- Support efforts to minimize downtime and reduce Batch Cycle Time (BCT).
- Fully own In-Progress product within Making Area and enable for transition to Finishing Area
- Execute Cleaning & Sanitization of Making Area equipment, including lines, pumps, vessels and small parts
- Execute documentation in accordance with GMP standards
- Complete batch changeovers quickly and prepare Area for incoming shift.
- Cross-train to achieve mastery of all area operations, material handling/documentation, and equipment set-up/routine maintenance.
Safety: Ensure all EHS requirements (Environmental Health and Safety) are met while you handle materials and operate equipment.
Quality: Ensure all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and cleaning processes. This includes documenting all batch, material, label, and in-process data with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines, and keeping the Making Area and equipment clean and organized at all times.
Leadership: Work within the team environment in a professional and respectful manner. Attend all meetings promptly and engage in their content. Lead or contribute to Factory Performance & Reliability projects that promote continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $27.51 - $27.51 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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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