Production Technician I

Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional, and industrial markets is seeking a Production Technician. 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:  1st shift, Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm
• Work week and shift:  2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm
• Compensation package offered: $21.45ph + shift differential with some OT

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Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous experience in a 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 the 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

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$21.45 ph Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,