Ecolab Inc.

Production Technician I

Posted on: 18 Jul 2023

McDonough, GA

Job Description

Ecolab, the  global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Production Associate. This role is responsible for operating, filling, packaging and tote washing.

What’s in it For You: 

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

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What You Will Do:  

Review filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensure  the correct packaging materials are available. Ensure the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed.
Ensure  the line is set up correctly per the filling and packaging instructions
Operate filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, sleeve labeler, cappers, tape machine, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses. Adjust equipment to control weight, closures, or other as required by the specifications.
Take samples and keeps area clean
Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects 
Continuingly identify opportunities for system and process waste elimination 
Complete and document activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests. Enter results on paper or in  electronic systems.
Complete packaging and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards
Assist with line changeover, including the collection of wash water
Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 
Other duties as assigned

Position Details: 

Plant location: McDonough, GA Plant
Work week and shift: Monday through Friday, 2nd shift, 2PM – 10PM
Compensation package offered: $21.45

Minimum Qualifications:  

High School diploma or  equivalent
Previous experience in plant or warehouse 
Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals 
No immigration sponsorship available for this role 

Physical Demands:  

Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs 
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam 

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training) 
Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages 
Mechanical aptitude 
Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems 
Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team

Ecolab Inc.

St Paul, MN

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services worldwide. The company operates through Global Industrial, Global Institutional, Global Energy, and Other segments. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions primarily to industrial customers within the manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and commercial laundry. The Global Institutional segment provides specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, healthcare, government, education, and retail industries. The Global Energy segment offers the process chemicals and water treatment needs of the petroleum and petrochemical industries in upstream and downstream applications under the Nalco Champion name.

This segment also provides additives for drilling and well stimulation, corrosion inhibitors, oil and water separation, scale control, paraffin and asphaltene control, biocides, hydrate control, hydrogen sulfide removal, oil dispersants, foamers and anti-foamers, flow improvers, anti-foulants, crude desalting, monomer inhibitors, anti-oxidants, fuel and lubricant additives, and water treatment.

The Other segment offers pest elimination services to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects in restaurants, food and beverage processors, educational and healthcare facilities, hotels, quick service restaurant and grocery operations, and other institutional and commercial customers.

This segment also produces and sells colloidal silica for binding and polishing applications in semiconductor, catalyst, and aerospace component manufacturing, as well as chemical industries. Ecolab Inc. sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.