Material Handler, 2nd Shift

Colgate • Sanford, ME

1d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

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 products – including toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, bar soap and toothbrushes – are sold across the United States and Canada. And because we are so committed to giving back, we donate 10% of our profits to charitable organizations, and our employees can use 5% of their paid time volunteering for causes they are passionate about. The Material Handler is responsible for activities that support the movement and control of materials in the facility. This role works together with a team to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost, and environmental protection. The material handler works within a structure that requires strong partnership with support functions and with other team members to manage workflow. This will be a second shift position with working hours from 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Requirements

• Attention to detail with the ability to follow all procedures
• Neatly, accurately and precisely documenting tasks
• Utilize basic math skills during batch control to ensure accurate inventories of each material
• Computer skills to operate controls (such as scale interface, handheld scanner, SAP computer transactions, computer email).
• Aptitude to quickly learn new relevant computer skills.
• Strong communication skills with ability to understand and assess team production performance via visual, written, and verbal communications.
• Problem solving skills to apply data-driven continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analyses to resolve issues and improve results.
• Leadership to take initiative for continuous improvement and act according to Managing With Respect principles.
• Teamwork to work closely with others to achieve shared goals.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment required
• Skill at adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing with consistent accuracy
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with or without accommodation
• Ability to meet shift requirements with excellent attendance
• Ability to work mandatory overtime including weekend work when needed
• Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years strongly preferred
• Experience with Powered Industrial Vehicles (Forklifts, lift trucks, pallet jacks) strongly preferred
• Experience with safety and quality systems, preferably in a Material Handling capacity preferred
• Demonstrated computer skills to use SAP/WMS System for transactions and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Material movement activities including the receiving, sampling, staging of materials for production.
• Put-away, shipping, inventory control, housekeeping, warehousing maintenance, recycling/waste transport, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• EOHS responsibilities include understanding and adherence to all facility requirements such as Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSBs), proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with all storage and disposal requirements.
• Equipment responsibilities include safe operation, maintenance, and site training for all powered lifts. Also responsible for racking, docks, stretch wrapping, sampling, and labeling systems.
• Quality responsibilities include receiving inspections, sampling, daily housekeeping, and cGMP/Micro compliance for all material storage.
• Control inventory via accurate physical and SAP/Warehouse Management System (WMS) tracking of the quantity and movement of every material.
• Receiving, shipping, staging, of materials; use of scanner; perform bin control, confirmations, inventory reporting/adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Perform housekeeping protocols/audits, management of storage areas, visual workplace (VWP) continuous improvement, and driver hosting.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED