Production Operator

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking Bulk Fillers and Bottle Line Operators. This role is responsible for utilizing simple hand and power tools to assemble, manufacture, disassemble, repair, sort, and inspect small soap-dispensing units and larger sub-assembly machines.

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:

• Wearing all appropriate personal protective equipment, maintaining a clean work area, following proper lifting and other work procedures, understanding SDS and the requirements of working with chemicals, following equipment procedures, etc.
• Executing basic Safety and Quality system work pertaining to functional work areas/tasks, such as WTL, BBO's, Near Miss identification and documentation, Quality Observations, etc.
• Completing all critical Trainings in a timely manner
• Determining packaging material needs from pack sheet. Obtaining correct labels and glue. Also checking for proper RM code on other (cases, dividers, drums, bottles, pails, lids, caps, liners, etc.) supplied items, as necessary.
• Setting up filling machine(s), tapers, glue machines, scales and other equipment as needed
• Support all packaging line changeovers inclusive of hook-ups, sampling, and line unit operations
• Ensuring quality of filled containers in terms of proper weight and appearance including labeling accuracy, completeness and positioning, date code accuracy, legibility and position, container cleanliness, etc.
• Checking product and package appearance for any inconsistencies from specification. Unusual product or package appearance should be brought to the attention of the Team Leader immediately.
• Conducting line checks including Team Leader sign off on quality tests at the beginning and end of each production run to ensure product purity and documenting production and quality data as required.
• Packaging products per specification and when applicable to FDA guidelines and requirements, meaning in a manner that conforms with laws pertaining to transportation of chemicals, meets customer needs, and ensures that the product arrives at the destination intact.
• Loading individual or boxed products on good quality pallets manually or using material handling equipment.
• Maintaining work areas to standard by executing tasks related to systems of AM, CIL, 5S, Defect Handling, etc.
• Accurately maintain Vorne system or other production racking system in usage
• Take part in TPM and Focused Improvement teams/projects within the area
• Perform required SAP inventory and material use transactions
• Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned by leadership within labor grade and lower job classifications once training is obtained.

Position Details:

• Plant location: Joliet, IL
• Work week and shift: DAYS 6am to 6pmW1: MTFSa, W2: SuWTh or NIGHTS 6pm to 6amW1: MTFSa, W2: SuWTh
• Compensation package offered: $22.34 - $23.91/hour

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
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Must be able to stand upwards of 10 hours
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collaborative and team-orientated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good time-management and communication skills