HILLS PET NUTRITION
Maintenance Technician -
Emporia, KS
Come Work for the Leader
in Premium Pet Nutrition!
Hill's Pet Nutrition is a
$2.2 billion, global division of Colgate-Palmolive and the maker of Science
Diet® and Prescription Diet® brand pet foods. Our mission is to help
enrich and lengthen the special relationship between people and their pets by
providing the best, leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products and
expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet
professionals worldwide. Our company is a globally-recognized
Hill's has more than 2,600
employees around the world and our products are sold in more than 90 countries.
Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more
than any other brand of pet food. Today, our product lines include more than 80
Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 90 Science Diet brand pet
foods. Hill's innovation and leadership is not limited to nutrition and
advancements in animal health. We are also on the leading edge of manufacturing
technology, ingredient standards and quality assurance. Hill's processing
engineers and technicians have developed manufacturing standards more stringent
than many human food companies. Our products are manufactured today
at seven state-of-the-art processing plants around the world.
We invite applications
for Maintenance Technician at our
Responsibilities for this
position include:
Troubleshoots, repair and
conduct preventive maintenance for production and utility equipment as required
to ensure equipment reliability including mechanical failures, electrical
issues up to 480V, and PLC issues
- Reviews
project instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to
ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment,
nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part redesign,
substitution of material or parts, or re-engineering of parts or
subassemblies.
- Assists
Maintenance Reliability Team Leader and Plant Engineer with root cause
analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns.
- Records
test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes
recommendations for changes in product or test method.
- Fabricates
machine parts as needed to perform repairs including, welding and
machining and change to electrical and power transmission systems.
- Participates
in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance
improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance, housekeeping, shop sanitation,
problem solving, shift transition meeting, etc.
- Maintains
spare parts inventory and restocking of inventory for the plant as needed.
- Understands
and is accountable for following: all Quality, GMP, AIB and Micro [C&S
Guidelines] standards and guidelines.
- Completes
all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures
accurately.
- Works
with teams and focus resources and assures correct PM's
are in SAP including auditing work order completion and effectiveness
- Works
with operators to support production and transfer knowledge skills to
operation technicians; trains and assists in the changeover of automated
equipment.
.
Hill's offers all employees:
- Highly
competitive pay
- Great
employee, domestic partner, and family benefits that start the first day
of employment (medical/dental/vision)
- Short-term
and long-term disability
- Life
Insurance
- Retirement
Income Program/Savings & Investment Plan with company
contributions and matching
- Healthcare
and dependant care reimbursement
- Annual
tuition reimbursement up to $10,000
- 14
paid holidays
- Annual
paid vacation
- Discounts
on pet insurance
- On-going
training
- Opportunities
for advancement
- Highly
professional, ethical, drug free environment
In addition,
Hill's Maintenance Technician employees receive:
- Potential
to earn quarterly bonus based on achievement of Plant goals
- Allowance
for uniforms and steel-toed shoes
- Allowance
for prescription safety glasses
At Colgate-Palmolive/Hill's
Pet Nutrition, we care about people. Attracting, developing and retaining
exceptional talent are key global priorities. We proudly offer global
career opportunities and a world-class People Development Program including mentoring, training and work/life balance programs that
ensure all employees have access to professional and personal development
opportunities. We continuously strive to become a great place to work.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- High
school diploma or GED required.
-
1+ year of Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant
- Ability
to work an off-shift work schedule, that includes
weekends.
-
Basic Math and computer skills
-
Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous
condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous
materials and lift up to 50 lbs on continual basis. Must also be able
to work at heights of up to 300 ft.
- Ability
to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment including, hearing,
eye, dust and foot protection.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Vocational/Technical
certificate/degree or higher in an industrial related field highly
preferred.
- Associate
degree in a related field
- Previous
manufacturing experience in a similar industry (food, pet food,
pharmaceuticals).
- 3+
years of experience in a manufacturing, production or operation
environment with an emphasis in maintenance, mechanics and or electronics
performing any or all of the following tasks:
-adherence to all safety standards and wearing all personal protective equipment
-troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
-machine rebuilds
-performing predictive maintenance tasks
-managing a preventive maintenance schedule
-prioritizing work orders
-using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
-using metal working equipment to create parts (ex: using milling machines, lathes etc)
-using Continuous Improvement Tools
-training others
-performing regular housekeeping and maintaining general cleanliness in work area
-conducting team or workgroup meetings
-responsible for knowing and achieving production goals
-preparing production or other reports
-applying problem solving tools or techniques
-using the production, planning or other module in SAP
-collaborating with co-workers on decision-making
-using Microsoft Office
-using electronic Maintenance Work Order Systems
Organization
: Hill's Pet Nutrition,
Inc.
Function
: Manufacturing and
Supply Chain
Primary Location
: US-KS-Emporia
Number of Openings
: 1
Job Type
: Experienced
Job Level
: Individual Contributor
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Variable
Overtime Status
: Non-exempt
Travel
: No
Company Car
: No
Relocation Eligible
: No
Posting End Date: Ongoing
Company Statement
Colgate-Palmolive is a
leading global consumer products company, focused on Oral Care, Personal Care,
Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries
and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand
names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish
Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos,
Equal Opportunity
Employer
Colgate-Palmolive Company is
an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of Colgate-Palmolive
Company to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms
and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The
company prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity,
age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or any other category protected by law.
To learn more and to apply
visit our website at http://www.hillspet.com
and select job
opportunities.
Join our team and enjoy all
the benefits Hills has to offer.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is an
equal opportunity employer.
