Machine Operator

Pay: $22.05/hour starting + shift differential $0.60 for 3rd shift
Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Machine Operator for our Bottle Line operations! 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, abundant energy 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 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Click Here to see our benefits.

What You Will Do:
Reviews filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct packaging materials are available. Ensures that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed
Ensures that the line is set up correctly per the filling and packaging instructions
Operates 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. Adjusts equipment to control weight, closures or other as required by the specifications
Is the line leader for all operating activities and equipment changeover tasks
Takes samples and keeps area clean
Actively participates in Kaizens, 5S and special projects
Continuingly identifies opportunities for system and process waste elimination
Completes and documents activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests. Enters results on paper or in computer
Completes packaging and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards
Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned

Position Details:
Plant location: Joliet, IL
Shift available: 12 hour night shift, 6pm - 6am (Week 1: MTFSa Week 2: SuWTh)

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
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

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
Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member
Ability to meet physical requirements of position

Benefits
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. All applicants should be aware that Ecolab is a federal contractor. If the federal contractor vaccine mandate is reinstated in its current form, all Ecolab employees will need to be vaccinated, or have an approved religious or medical accommodation in place.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application proces s, please call Ecolab Recruiting Support at (866) 841-6682 for assistance.

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 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.