Production Associate

Ecolab is seeking aProduction Technician to join our team. As a Production Technician, you’ll help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’lloperate machinery and equipment, follow standard procedures, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment. 
 

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:

• Operate machinery, process and/or filling equipment to meet production goals 

• Set up production lines correctly and perform core Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities 

• Operate equipment such as fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, ink jet printers, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses 

• Review filling and packaging instructions and ensure correct materials and PPE are available 

• Perform quality checks, including taking samples and monitoring fill weights 

• Document quality and productivity data accurately in paper or electronic systems 

• Assist with line changeovers and wash water collection 

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment 

• Participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects to drive continuous improvement 

• Identify and help eliminate sources of waste in systems and processes 

Position Details: 

• Plant Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

• Work Week & Shift:  Days (2-2-3) 6a-6:30p / Nights (2-2-3) 6p-6:30a
   

• Compensation: $19.00 / hour + $1.50 differential for overnight shift

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Previous experience in a plant or warehouse environment 

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role 

Physical Demands: 

• This position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience using basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and decimals 

• Experience completing training and mastering skills required by the position (e.g., Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training) 

• Experience understanding and tracking safety, quality, and productivity data 

• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools 

• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and Continuous Improvement Systems 

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team