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Packaging Technician I - Bowling Green, KY

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Bowling Green, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2025
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Reports to: Operations Team Leader

Location:

Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Travel

n/a

Scope Of Responsibility

To package product according to Hill’s quality standards and guidelines

Core Responsibilities

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Prepares, starts up and runs line (requires bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive motion in the arms and back, standing on feet for a maximum of 12 hours, routinely climbing up to 3 flights of stairs of 15 steps each, and mental concentration). Objects to be lifted that may weigh 50 pounds include bags of product that must be cut open and reworked. Consequences of not being able to lift these bags include having to scrap the materials rather than being able to use it in the production process which could result in a significant adverse financial impact.

Communicates with outgoing line person from prior shift to ascertain line status

Conducts visual and hands on inspection of Packaging machinery and equipment to ensure full functionality prior to starting the line and during line operation

Operates all sealers for all size bags

Hand stacks all bag sizes (1-50 lbs bags)

Conducts line changeovers for different product or bag size

Changes carrier screens to accommodate different size product

Troubleshoot minor problems that occur on the line

Responsible for weighing product (requires lifting up to 50 lbs), measuring kibble size for length of variation, and recording the data every half hour on control charts and into the shop floor computer system·

Visually inspects product every half hour for consistency of color, shape, and product consistency (mixing of product).

Takes samples of product every half hour by placing in plastic container

Gathers sample containers at end of shift and delivers to the Lab for second inspection and analyticals, and provides empty containers for incoming shift

Takes EEC (European Economic Community) samples for Salmonella testing according to set guidelines

Operates Palletizer for bags sized 2 lbs through 40 lbs

Places protective cardboard covers over pallets before pallets are shrink wrapped

Operates and maintains Shrink wrap machine and changes out rolls of shrink wrap as needed (requires lifting up to 45 lbs)



  • Generates bar code labels utilizing WonderWare computer software and Zebra printers and affixes bar code labels to completed pallets after they come off the Packaging line·

    Reconciles reports through Materials Services to ensure finished goods accountability

    Attends team meetings and obtains information from outgoing shift

    Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work area (requires sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, shoveling, and pushing)

    Accountable for meeting or exceeding safety standards according to the published Hill’s Safety Policy at the Bowling Green plant

    Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

    Auto req ID

    460370BR

    Minimum Education Required

    High School/GED

    Job_Category

    Technician

    Education

    Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

    High School diploma or equivalent

    Experience

    Minimum 2 years of experience in the manufacturing environment.

    Must be able to work the assigned shift with additional overtime as needed

    Proficient with computers, software, and data processing

    Managing Materials and Services: Managing the supply chain flow of direct materials from the acquisition of raw and packaging material to production of finished goods, as well as indirect materials and services for all functions throughout our business.

    Knowledge of materials needed to produce different products.

    Communicates with the Lead Operator and/or other colleagues considering the need for material.

    Arranges internal transport of material

    Continuous Improvement: Selecting and applying continuous improvement tools to drive growth, profitability and people development.

    Makes use of available continuous improvement tools, such as improvement proposals and vertical teams

    Aware of and contribute to the KPIs / objectives of the plant

    Takes initiatives to optimize working activities and machinery (CIR)

    Being able to share knowledge and experience

    Compensation And Benefits

    Salary Range $24.50 - $28.70 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.

    City*

    Bowling Green

    State*

    Kentucky

    Job Code

    Operations_ Specialist

    Affiliate Sponsor

    Colgate-Palmolive

    Salary : $25 - $29

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