Ecolab, the leading global developer of 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 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:

• Assembles light mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic components to exact specifications
• Performs simple hydraulic and electrical checks to ensure the proper function of assembled equipment
• Performs assigned re-manufacturing operations including disassembly, minor repairs, sorting, cleaning, polishing, inspection and re-assembly

• Reviews filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct packaging materials are available.

• Operates filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses. Adjusts equipment to control weight, closures, or other as required by the specifications.

• Performs all operations on the lines, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, filling, capping, bar coder generation, taking samples, keeping area clean and organized and other related activities.

• Works from process and specifications sheets
• Accurately processes necessary paperwork related to labor reporting and record keeping
• Utilizes TPM tools improve safety, efficiency, increase service to our customers and reduce cost
• Proactively communicates maintenance needs, quality issues or other situations that impact safety, quality or productivity to the appropriate leader
• Ensures constant communication with management on daily activities and losses
• Assists in training teammates
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant location: Joliet, IL

• Work week and shift: 6pm - 6am, Week 1: MTFSa Week 2: SuWTh
• Compensation package offered: $18- $21.41/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have basic math ability
• 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
• Experience using hand and power tools

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.