Chemical Packaging Operator I

Nalco, an Ecolab company, is seeking a Chemical Packaging Operator. This role is responsible for packaging chemicals, managing inventory and accurately reporting shipments.

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.
• This commercial manufacturing facility supports one of the company’s largest divisions. The Clearing site is one of the larger plants in North America, with over 150 employees.

What You Will Do:

• Packaging finished goods using established procedures; including bottles, bins, drums, cans, bags, totes, and drums.  Affixes proper labels and markings as directed. Stencils, loads and secures loads.
• Loads and Unloads bulk and packaged raw materials and finished goods empty containers, equipment etc. as directed (written & verbal). Performs equipment checks.  Prepares storage areas as required. Breaks down hoses, cleans and put them away.
• Verifies count and description of incoming materials. Takes samples as required.  Esures accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Operates various types of plant equipment including Forklift, pumps, filters, scales, meters, hoses, piping manifolds, level gauges, etc.
• Accurately reports packaging activities on established events such as batch sheets, process orders, weigh tickets etc. Works under guidelines prescribed by pick tickets, bills of lading, production schedules, etc.
• Maintains returnable bin inventory including UN testing, replacing parts, cleaning and painting.
• Maintains 5S standards for containers (various), pumps, hoses, fittings, etc., using established procedures. Cleans work areas and equipment.  Cleans spilled material immediately. Assists with maintaining plant standard conditions.
• Processes liquid and solid waste in packages and in bulk. Completed necessary paperwork in compliance with established environmental policies and procedures.
• Follows operating procedures and manufacturing procedures.
• Records all necessary data and obtains samples. Runs in-process tests.
• May be required to work any shift, including Saturdays/Sundays & day/night.  May be required to work outside in all weather conditions. 
• Supports and is committed to Nalco Company Clearings Plant Safety, Health, Environmental, Security and Quality principals
• Supports continual improvement activities through active participation in kaizens, process & equipment monitoring and statistical processing data collection
• Supports the processes to meet the requirements of the current ISO and RC Standards.

Position Details:

• Location: Clearing, IL
• Work week and shift: Day Shift 5:45 AM to 6:30 PM OR Night Shift 5:45 PM to 6:30 AM, 3-4 days per week, but will train on day shift. Required to work two weekends per month.
• Compensation: $27.29/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in chemical packaging or operations
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Ability to position self to ascend stairs
• Ability to move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to walk and stand for long hours (6+ hrs)
• Ability to wear and use full face respirator for prolong periods (1+ hrs) and pass a Pulmonary Function test for respirator fit testing

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$27.29/hour 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, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. <